Erik ten Hag backs 'unstoppable' Antony despite Manchester United keen to cut losses

Erik ten Hag described Antony as “unstoppable” as he jumped to the Manchester United star's defence.

The Brazilian winger has had a torrid time since arriving at Old Trafford in the summer of 2022, failing to live up to the £86m price tag paid for him. Ajax.

Scoring only eight goals in his first season, the hope was that Anthony He would kick this season, but instead managed just one goal and one assist in 26 games for the Red Devils, none of which were in the Premier League.

As a result, talkSPORT understands that Man United are ready to take a big blow by releasing the winger for a reduced fee this summer.

But although Antony's days at the club appear to be numbered, Ten Hag jumped to his defense stating that he remains confident in his ability.

Speaking to the media, Ten Hag said: “Antony – I supported him for a long time.

“I know his abilities and he has great abilities.

“When he plays like I know from the past, he is unstoppable, no defender can stop him because he is one of the fastest players in the first 10 yards.

“When he plays that game he will do it. I'm sure he will do it in the future, I'm sure he's tough, he's a character and he'll fight and I'm behind him.

“Now he has to wait for his opportunity and once he is there he will have to get back to it.”

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