Ten Hag Warns Antony After Bench Snub! đ¨ Antony was left on the bench during Manchester Unitedâs intense Community Shield clash with Manchester City. With Garnacho and Diallo stepping up, Ten Hagâs warning to Antony couldnât be clearerâhis place in the squad is in jeopardy.
Manchester United suffered a tough defeat in the Community Shield, falling to Manchester City in a penalty shootout after Bernardo Silva’s dramatic equalizer in the 89th minute. Despite taking an early lead, United could not maintain it, and missed penalties from Jadon Sancho and Jonny Evans allowed City to claim victory.
Erik ten Hag’s tactical choices raised eyebrows, as he opted to position Marcus Rashford and Amad Diallo on the flanks, with Sancho and Alejandro Garnacho coming off the bench. Facundo Pellistri was even used as a right-back, but one notable omission was Antony.
The Brazilian winger, who was signed for a substantial ÂŁ85 million from Ajax two years ago, did not feature in the match. This decision casts doubt on Antony’s role in the team, particularly with Garnacho and Diallo emerging as the favored right-wing options.
Antony has struggled to make a substantial impact since his transfer, with just 11 goals and 5 assists in 82 appearances. As competition intensifies, Ten Hag’s choice to leave him out could indicate that Antony needs to improve his performance or risk losing his place in the squad.
Antony should use this setback as a catalyst to enhance his training efforts if he wants to secure a spot in the starting eleven. Failure to do so could jeopardize his future at Old Trafford.
