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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 15: Ruben Amorim, Supervisor of Manchester United, appears to be like on previous to the Premier League match between Manchester Metropolis FC and Manchester United FC at Etihad Stadium on December 15, 2024 in Manchester, England. (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photographs)
Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has admitted Antony ‘lacks a little bit of confidence’ however has promised to ‘assist him to be a greater participant’.
Since becoming a member of Man Utd, Antony has managed simply 12 targets and 5 assists in 92 appearances, which is a critical fall from the 24 targets and 22 assists he registered in 82 video games for Ajax.
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The Brazilian winger is but to actually show his price following an preliminary £82m from Ajax in the summertime of 2022 (per BBC Sport).
Antony is but to begin a Premier League recreation this season, clocking up 50 minutes throughout 4 substitute appearances, whereas solely beginning as soon as within the Europa League alongside one other three bench outings.
In 10 appearances throughout all competitions, the 24-year-old has notched only one aim and nil assists, whereas he’s created six possibilities and accomplished simply seven of his 18 tried take-ons.
Antony: Ruben Amorim vows to enhance Man Utd winger
Man Utd winger Antony. (Picture by Michael Regan/Getty Photographs)
It’s the latter that worries Amorim essentially the most, with the Portuguese coach saying Antony ‘lacks confidence’ when taking gamers on. Nonetheless, he did vow to assist his winger develop as a participant.
“He wants extra confidence,” Amorim advised reporters forward of this weekend’s conflict at house to Bournemouth (by way of BBC Sport).
He added: “I bear in mind Antony and I performed towards him in Ajax, he lacks a little bit of confidence about going into one v ones, he’s working laborious and attempting, enjoying each inside and out of doors. He’s attempting and I’ll assist him to be a greater participant.”
Amorim’s feedback come after Antony was closely criticised for his efficiency towards Tottenham within the EFL Cup on Thursday.
Former Premier League striker Troy Deeney even referred to as upon United to ‘lower ties’ with the Brazil worldwide, though Amorim appears extra possible to assist coach Antony to change into a extra constant pressure.
