Schmeichel slams Antony's game understanding & wants Ten Hag to bench £85m flop
Peter Schmeichel believes Antony does not 'understand the game' and has urged Erik ten Hag to 'rethink' his position in the side after another insipid display.
The Brazilian had another night to forget on Saturday as Manchester United ended 2023 with a disappointing 2-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest.
Dropped for the win against Aston Villa on Boxing Day, Antony regained his place in the starting XI at the City Ground due to Rasmus Hojlund's absence, with Marcus Rashford moved up-front and Alejandro Garnacho switching to the left wing.
'I really think he should rethink Antony's position,' the former United goalkeeper told South African broadcaster SuperSport.
'He doesn't give much to the team. He frustrates his teammates. It's really frustrating.
'He’s had an opportunity for a long time, this is a player that hasn’t scored this season, he’s not made an assist and he’s not scored, it’s like he’s not really understanding the game.'
Antony became the second most expensive player in United's history when he followed ten Hag to Old Trafford from Ajax for £82million last year, but has never come close to live up to his price tag.
The Brazilian is yet to record his first goal or assist in 21 appearances in all competitions this season.
To put that dismal return into context, Jadon Sancho has more goals and assist over the same period, despite being banished from the first team since September.
Facundo Pellistri has as many assists this season as Antony has since last April, despite making just two starts.
Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford are enduring a miserable season themselves, yet they both have more goals and assists this term than Antony has delivered over the last eight months.
Schmeichel acknowledged Antony's dismal product
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