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Ten Hag explains why he only gave Antony 40 seconds in Man Utd’s defeat to Fulham – and it was his birthday

Football — 02/26/2024

Coach Erik ten Hag revealed why winger Antony was only on the pitch for 90+9 minutes of MU’s 1-2 loss to Fulham. 

Ten Hag was satisfied with the bravery that MU demonstrated against Fulham.

MU was unhappy after losing 1-2 at home to Fulham; Alex Iwobi’s goal in the last minutes of stoppage time in the second half ruined the Red Man’s recent excellent run. Despite Rasmus Hojlund’s injury, coach Erik ten Hag did not offer Antony an opportunity to start. 

As a result, the Dutch coach started Omari Forson, who was making his Premier League debut. This young talent was on the pitch for 52 minutes, but Antony was not given a chance after that.

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Erik ten Hag discusses why he deployed Antony at 90+9 minutes against Fulham.

MU’s 100 million euro deal only came into effect in the 90+9 minute, replacing Victor Lindelof. Coach Erik Ten Hag also stood up to explain why Antony was used so late, stating that it had nothing to do with physical strength. 

Antony is healthy, but we have choices on the right side. We have all witnessed Antony’s form, and he must improve. I see it in training, but Omari, Amad Diallo, and the rest of the Garnacho deserve to play.”

With the lineup we had today, we should have won this game. We started poorly in both halves; players need to be more proactive and stronger from the outset.”