September 29th 2023.
Manchester United winger Antony has not featured since the 3-2 defeat to Arsenal on 23 August and has been placed on a mutual leave of absence following domestic abuse allegations. Antony faces allegations of assault made by his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, as well as two further women who have come forward.
Antony has strongly denied all accusations and returned to England this week to attend a voluntary interview with Greater Manchester Police. On Friday, United confirmed that they have allowed Antony to return to training and be available for selection, whilst the police inquiries into the allegations continue. A statement was released, saying:
“As Antony’s employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington, and be available for selection, while police inquiries proceed. This will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.”
On Friday, United manager Erik ten Hag was quizzed on the player’s return and told reporters:
“We make the statement so I refer to the statement, everything has been made clear in the statement. No, I don’t think it’s a distraction [on the rest of the squad]. We will focus on the games. He will do as well.”
When asked when Antony could play again, ten Hag added: “On Saturday, he will be back in training, so tomorrow. I have to see, but I think, yeah [he’s fit].”
Antony has been a key player for United since his arrival last year, scoring eight times in 44 appearances and starting all four of United’s Premier League games prior to his leave of absence.
The situation has been a difficult one for United, but the club remain committed to ensuring that the police inquiries into the allegations are allowed to continue. Antony is now back in training and available for selection, but it has been confirmed that he will not be involved in Saturday’s game against Crystal Palace.
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