Antony says he is “seeking to evolve” and get the best out of his game ahead of an “important week” for Manchester United.
The Reds face Nottingham Forest in the first leg of their League Cup semi-final clash on Wednesday before welcoming Reading to Old Trafford in the Fourth Round of the FA Cup on Saturday evening.
Antony is experiencing a dip in form having underwhelmed in recent outings, despite scoring two goals since the turn of the new year. His last Premier League goal, though, came in October’s 2-1 win over Everton and he is yet to register an assist for his new club in 19 appearances.
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He was hooked off for Fred on 71 minutes after an unproductive showing in Sunday’s 3-2 loss to Arsenal. The Brazilian arrived on deadline day for £85m, the second-most expensive transfer in the club’s history.
Antony has sent a message to United fans, vowing to put in maximum effort and develop in Erik ten Hag’s set-up. Taking to Twitter, the 22-year-old wrote: “Important week for us!
“Seeking to evolve to give my best to the team! It has always been a dream to be here and I will give all I have to honour this club cause we are stronger together!”
Antony’s showing on Sunday drew criticism from Rio Ferdinand who said the attacker “can’t beat anyone”. He added: “For a Brazilian that's surprising.
“I've seen clips of him when he was at Ajax and he was somebody who used to beat people. I saw [Thomas] Partey – who I wouldn't put down as like a roaster, a sprinter – absolutely burst past him, and I'm thinking, 'Woah, he [Antony] hasn't got much power in them legs'.
“So, yes, he's a tricky winger, but tricky wingers you want them to still be able to beat the defender.” Antony has averaged just one dribble attempt per game since his United arrival - down from two at Ajax this season prior to his move.
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