Manchester United supervisor Erik ten Hag has defined why he waited till the 99th minute to deliver on Antony in opposition to Fulham and has opened up on what the winger must do to get extra sport time with the Purple Devils.
United have been crushed 2-1 at house by the Cottagers on Saturday as Alex Iwobi struck a 97-minute winner at Outdated Trafford and it was not till the Nigerian’s aim that Ten Hag despatched on the previous Ajax attacker.
That left hardly any time for the £88 million man to make an impression and followers have been baffled by the Brazilian’s late introduction.
Requested afterwards if it had been a health subject, Ten Hag stated: “It was nothing to do with health. He’s match however now we have many choices on the proper aspect the place we lack in different positions as a result of accidents.”
And he added: “The shape in Antony all of us have seen and he has to step up. I see it in coaching but additionally others. Omari and Amad Diallo and Garnacho need to play.”
United had gained their earlier 4 fixtures to spice up hopes of a prime 4 end, however Saturday’s defeat dents the membership’s Champions League aspirations.
Ten Hag was lacking seven gamers by harm, together with Rasmus Hojlund, Luke Shaw and Anthony Martial, however the Dutchman stated: “With the squad we had at this time we must always have gained this sport. Each halves have been gradual begins and we needs to be prepared from the primary whistle.”
And the United supervisor was constructive regardless of the loss. “I am not that opportune after one defeat,” he stated. “You need to see the larger image and the larger image appears to be like superb.
“Now we have to catch up in sure positions, get the accidents again after which we can be in additional steadiness.”
And he added: “When now we have the gamers within the squad out there now we have a very good crew.”
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