Following last week’s humiliating 6-3 derby defeat to Manchester City, new Manchester United recruit Antony was accused of overlooking his defensive duties.
According to reports, the £86m forward was said to have ignored instructions at the Etihad, specifically in terms of contributing to the team without the ball. The Brazilian has worked with Erik ten Hag previously at Ajax, yet despite this existing relationship, it was said he ignored pre-match orders from his manager to help right-back Diogo Dalot defensively.
Although Antony grabbed himself a goal with a stunning strike when United already trailed 4-0 in the heavy loss, his teammate Dalot endured an incredibly tough afternoon and was tormented by the likes of Jack Grealish and Bernardo Silva.
