SUMMARY
- Antony, the right-winger for Manchester United, has faced intense scrutiny due to his lack of contribution since May 2023.
- Many consider his transfer to the team as one of soccer's worst.
Antony, the right-winger for Manchester United, has been under a lot of scrutiny lately. His failure to either score or assist since May 2023 has been the main reason for that. Many believe that his transfer to the team was one of the worst in soccer history.
Recently, Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke was asked about Antony’s recent performances. He sympathized with the player, saying, “Players like Antony will understand they’re not performing as they should. It’s tough for him and I feel for him, but it’s both his and the club’s responsibility if things don’t work out.”
Backing him he believes this transfer isn’t working out for the Brazilian. He is trying his best but it’s just not working for him. It’s fully upon both the club and the player for such an instance. Directing the club to move on from him he said, “The club has to move these players on as quickly as possible.”
🚨🚨🎙️| Dwight Yorke on Antony’s performances:
“Players like Antony will understand they’re not performing as they should. It’s tough for him and I feel for him, but it’s both his and the club’s responsibility if things don’t work out.
“The club has to move these players on as… pic.twitter.com/fv1nTEUiA2
— centredevils. (@centredevils) January 21, 2024
Further adding the statement he said, “Else they’ll find themselves in the same position every year – having average players signed to long contracts and not contributing what we expect of them.”
Manchester United have been known for flop signings in recent times. And it is proving to be hard for them to move on from those players as well. Players like Anthony Martial, Harry Maguire, and Scott Mctominay are also on the transfer list. Due to their commanding wages, it is quite difficult for Manchester United to sell them as well.
Ryan Giggs backs Dwight Yorke and takes a dig at Antony
Dwight Yorke stated Antony has been a poor signing made by Manchester United. When signed for $109 million many had thought about Antony thinking he would solve the long-lasting struggle for Manchester United on the right wing.
But as things haven’t worked out for Antony, another Manchester United legend spoke about this situation. That legend is the record appearance maker for Manchester United, Ryan Giggs. Talking about the team performances in a special Q&A event.
Giggs went on to say, “That is the No. 1 thing we have to change. The culture of the club. To get players in who want to play for Man Utd and will do anything to win a game for United. That is something in the medium-term, we have to get those players in.”
🚨🚨🎙️| Ryan Giggs on Alejandro Garnacho:
“He gets you off your seat. He’s giving you 10 times more than the other guy that cost so much more money. We’ve just recruited terribly for years and years.” pic.twitter.com/mhAGecJ20J
— centredevils. (@centredevils) January 19, 2024
Pinpointing the only excitement from the current team, Alejandro Garnacho, Giggs stated, “He gets you off your seat. He’s giving you 10 times more than the other guy [Antony] that cost so much more money. We’ve just recruited terribly for years and years.”
Alejandro Garnacho has been the player to have already replaced Antony from the starting lineup. This season so far, Erik ten Hag has started to deploy Garnacho on the right wing. Dropping his usual starter Antony on the bench.
Replacements Manchester United linked with
Despite the full backing from the manager, Erik ten Hag. Manchester United are reportedly looking to replace Antony in the coming summer transfer window. The backroom staff are set to undergo a major overhaul, which could lead to a dramatic transformation of the team next summer.
The replacements Manchester United are linked with are as follows, Crystal Palace winger, Michael Olise, Tottenham Hotspur star, Son Heung-min, and French legend, Karim Benzema. Manchester United has been lacking a goal threat this season so far. Performing poorly in front of the goal it will be a must-have for United to buy a forward either in the winter window or the summer.
Michael Olise has been a shining star across the midtable squad of Crystal Palace. Despite facing injury issues at the start of the season. Michael Olise revolutionized his season, as so far he has featured across 9 matches in the Premier League wherein he helped Palace by scoring 5 goals and providing 1 assist as well.
Whereas players like Son and Benzema stand by the name itself. Being the vital players across their team setup they have already proven why they hold such a big stature in the soccer industry. If Manchester United get their hands on either of the two it will surely be a massive improvement to their setup.