Erik ten Hag has sent a pointed message to Antony ahead of Manchester United’s League Cup clash with Barnsley on Tuesday night.
Antony is yet to start a Premier League fixture this term, with the Dutchman insisting the £86million forward has to ‘earn the right’ to be included in United’s starting XI.
On the Brazil international, Ten Hag said: “Tomorrow you will see what the line-up will be.
“We have training every day and the players have to earn the right. When the attitude is good and show performances in training, then they will play.”
United got their season back on track away to Southampton over the weekend, demolishing the south coast-based outfit with a stellar 3-0 triumph.
Goals from Matthijs de Ligt, Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho saw United to the three points, but there were still criticisms surrounding the Red Devils’ performance.
The afternoon could’ve headed in a completely different direction when the hosts were awarded a penalty during a first half that saw United surrender several chances.
United’s clean sheet would be kept intact though, with Andre Onana matching Cameron Archer’s spot-kick with a strong save.
The three-time European champions have enjoyed their League Cup campaigns in recent years, reaching the semi-finals in three of the last five seasons.
It was also the competition where Ten Hag secured his first trophy as United boss, beating Newcastle United in the final 18 months ago.
United head into Tuesday night’s fixture heavy favourites against Barnsley, with Ten Hag crossing his fingers for another confidence-boosting evening’s work.
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