Manchester United faced a devastating 1-0 defeat against Bayern Munich, marking a premature exit from European competition, similar to their 2005/06 season failure to progress beyond the group stage.
Yet the one who seems to bear the bulk of fans’ outrage is United’s winger, Antony. The player who, so far this year, had a bittersweet career. From being accused of sexual assault, to winning United’s goal of the season, Antony could soon for put on transfer at Man U due to insufficient returns for his £86 million transfer from Ajax in 2022.
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It began with a video on Sports Channel’s Twitter page tagging Antony’s attempts to navigate past Bayern’s Alphonso Davies, as a comedy.
Antony performed comedy during the match against Bayern Munich#MUNBAY #BayernMunich #ManchesterUnited #ChampionsLeague pic.twitter.com/G984xbw2ef
— Sports channel (@SportsCN2) December 13, 2023
Comments under this post seem to support the caption. Some were constructive; addressing Antony’s choice of footing for the dribble and how his opponent couldn’t be beaten easily.
i get the concept of right footed or left footed but can it be so extreme that he can’t even trust to use his right foot to cross or pass the ball even if it might not be as good as his left?
— WillUnited2012 (@WLChan12) December 13, 2023
Others chose you recall a similar event with Reading’s defender Baba Rehman where a similar dribble failed
YOU COULDNT EVEN GET PAST BABA REHMAN FOR READING AND YOURE TRYING THAT NONSENSE AGAINST DAVIES???
— 天蝎座 (@UtdEIIis) December 13, 2023
Same vibes pic.twitter.com/ZOS8J9sAFm
— 10/8 (@Mac10Szobo8) December 13, 2023
Despite these harsh criticisms, in the first half against Bayern, he performed a successful dribble that amazed fans on the sidelines.
He did well at first half pic.twitter.com/KPKMwW1ryh
— Faisal (@radicalismeF) December 13, 2023
While some laid blame on Antony for the loss, a faction of fans argued against forming judgments based solely on a singular clip, asserting that his overall performance should be considered.
I agree. Antony may have been woeful last year but the last 3 to 4 games he’s been decent. Couldn’t catch Bournemouth but heard he was alright there. He actually wants to play for United and knows it’s a privilege. Certain players don’t care.
— Fre6die_24 (@Fre6die24) December 13, 2023
Despite these, Antony has yet to make a mark with neither goals nor assists in his second season at Old Trafford over 17 appearances.
The 1-0 defeat not only cast shadows over the players but also fueled speculation about the future of coach Erik ten Hag at the club. Reports hinted at Julen Lopetegui as a potential successor, intensifying the atmosphere of uncertainty.
