According to Joe Cole, a Man Utd player is performing in order to leave the team.

Joe Cole, a former Premier League and England star, recently expressed his doubts about Antony's future at Manchester United. According to Cole, Antony is at a point where he is "playing for a move away" from Old Trafford. This comes after the Brazilian player's lack of playing time in the Premier League this season, with his only minutes coming in a disappointing defeat against Brighton.

Although Antony did start and score a penalty in United's 7-0 thrashing over Barnsley in the EFL Cup, he has yet to earn a spot in the starting lineup for a Premier League match. This has led to frustration for the player, as his manager Erik ten Hag has pointed out. However, Ten Hag also reminded Antony that he needs to "earn the right" to play for the club.

But for Joe Cole, it seems like Antony's struggles are due to the physicality of the Premier League. Cole believes that the player would be better suited for the Dutch league, where his talents can shine without the added pressure and intensity. He also mentioned that Antony may be playing for a move away from Manchester United, as he doesn't see him turning his career around at the club.

After scoring in United's dominating win over Barnsley, Antony must have been disappointed not to get any minutes in their subsequent goalless draw with Crystal Palace. Ten Hag praised their performance but also pointed out that without scoring a goal, a good performance doesn't earn any points. Ultimately, Antony's lack of impact may lead to him being overlooked for future matches, as United looks to move forward.

Currently sitting in 11th place in the Premier League after five games, United has a tough schedule ahead. They will face Europa League rivals FC Twente on Wednesday before hosting Tottenham next weekend. The pressure will be on for Antony to prove himself and earn a spot in the starting lineup, but it remains to be seen if he can overcome the challenges of the Premier League.

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