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Like a movie star, Antony's reception in Brazil National Team.

Antony was up to his old tricks in Brazil training as he performed his trademark spin ahead of Saturday’s clash against Morocco.

By Harry Smith

Antony was up to his old tricks in Brazil training as he performed his trademark spin ahead of Saturday’s clash against Morocco.
Antony was up to his old tricks in Brazil training as he performed his trademark spin ahead of Saturday’s clash against Morocco.
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The Manchester United winger has become known for his use of the scoop skill, which has often irritated fans and pundits. Receiving the ball, the 23-year-old swivels on the spot while moving the ball around in a circle. Gabby Agbonlahor, ex-striker of Premier League, branded his use of the move as ’embarrassing’ earlier this year.

Erik ten Hag has praised the performance of his manager, but assured that he still has a lot to give at Manchester United. The technical director of Manchester United had previously had the Brazilian player at Ajax, he knows his talent so he seeks to challenge him so that he can adapt and adjust his game with United where he definitely considers that this is what he has to do so that his player highlight.


Antony has to try to be more variable and dynamic. He also needs to have his teammates around him. He is investing in that at the moment, and the progress can be seen, but I think he still has a lot of room for improvement, these are concepts that the Manchester United boss has made very clear regarding Antony's talent, where he expects him to show everything its potential.


Arsenal icon Martin Keown has also berated the player, stating Antony would have been on the receiving end of a strong tackle if he did it in front of him. Even United manager Erik ten Hag has taken exception to the move, where he vowed to ‘correct’ him. But Antony is refusing to be censored by the naysayers, as he performed his signature spin during Brazil’s training session on Tuesday.

Will Antony be a success at Man Utd?

As we previously mentioned, Antony has been slightly hit-and-miss since joining United. But writing off a 22-year-old in the midst of his first full season on English soil would most likely prove to be a big mistake in the long run. Rio Ferdinand recently likened Antony's current situation to that of Patrice Evra and Nemanja Vidic, two United legends who initially struggled at the club.


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