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Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has thrown his support by Antony amid mounting pressure over the Brazilian\u2019s underwhelming performances.<\/strong><\/p>\nThe 24-year-old became one of United\u2019s most expensive ever signings when he joined from Ajax in a deal worth in excess of \u00a380m, but he\u2019s yet to fire in English football.<\/p>\n
Antony hasn\u2019t scored a goal or assisted a teammate this season, and has subsequently lost his place in\u00a0United\u2019s side.<\/p>\n
With Rasmus Hojlund out injured,\u00a0Ten Hag\u00a0opted to hand Omari Forson a first Premier League start against Fulham on Saturday instead of recalling Antony \u2013 a decision that has seen the latter\u2019s long-term future at Old Trafford called into question.<\/p>\n
But speaking to the press ahead of United\u2019s\u00a0FA Cup\u00a0fifth round tie with Nottingham Forest, Ten Hag launched a staunch defence of a player he got the best out of in the Eredivisie.<\/p>\n
\u201cAntony: I backed 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\u2019s one of the quickest players in the first 10 yards,\u201d the Dutchman said.<\/p>\n
\u201cWhen he plays that game he will perform. I\u2019m sure he will do for the future, I\u2019m sure he is resilient, he is a character and he will fight back and I back him. He now has to wait for his chance and once he is there he has to pick up.\u201d<\/p>\n
Referencing the criticism of his decisions, Ten Hag replied: \u201cFirst of all, I brought Kobbie Mainoo and everyone is questioning. Now we are six weeks and the same questioning are telling he has to go in the England squad. Same people.<\/p>\n
\u201cGarnacho \u2013 it\u2019s the truth \u2013 \u2018what is the manager doing? What is the staff doing?\u2019 Similar. They need time.<\/p>\n
\u201cOmari came on and it\u2019s not easy to come in a game because we didn\u2019t play our best game, but he plays a reasonable game, I think he showed abilities [that] he can be a player for the future.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey need some time but they also have to know in top football you don\u2019t get time, you have to perform. When you come in you have to show it. But as a manager, I know they need the time, that is the paradox. I will give them the time, I believe in these players.\u201d<\/p>\n
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