May 13th 2024.
During the match between Manchester United and Arsenal, there was a lot of tension on the field. The United winger, Antony, was feeling quite frustrated with his manager, Erik ten Hag, as the game was coming to an end. He was asked to play as a left-back for the final moments of the match, much to his dismay.
Unfortunately, the Red Devils ended up losing the game 1-0, which dealt a huge blow to their chances of securing a spot in European football. This defeat left them in eighth place, three points behind the Europa Conference League qualification. Ten Hag was faced with many challenges as several players were unavailable, especially in the defense.
One particular incident during the match stood out, which led to Arsenal scoring the winning goal. Casemiro, who was filling in as a center-back, made a costly mistake in the 20th minute, allowing Arsenal's Kai Havertz to score. This was due to Casemiro being out of position, leaving Havertz unmarked.
As the match progressed, United's defense became even more unorthodox, with young player Willy Kambwala partnering with Casemiro in the final stages, and Antony being moved to the left-back position. However, Antony was not happy with this sudden change and was caught throwing a fit when Ten Hag asked him to switch positions.
In the 87th minute, Ten Hag decided to make a bold triple substitution, bringing in Christian Eriksen, Omari Forson, and Ethan Wheatley. With Forson playing on the right wing, Ten Hag asked Antony to move to left-back, with Diogo Dalot returning to his usual right-back role. This was when the fan footage captured Ten Hag calling out to Antony and asking him to make the switch.
Antony's reaction was not a pleasant one, and he had to be walked over to his new position by his teammate, Scott McTominay. Both McTominay and Eriksen tried to calm Antony down and convince him to play in the new position. However, Antony was still fuming and even gestured to his head in disbelief at the tactical change.
This was not the first time Antony had a negative reaction to being asked to play at left-back. It had also happened during United's FA Cup quarter-final match against Liverpool. During the half-time break, Antony was seen throwing a fit, but his teammates managed to calm him down.
After the match, Antony spoke about playing as a left-back, saying that he was willing to sacrifice for the team. However, it is clear that he is not happy with this position and prefers to play as a winger. This has been a challenging season for Antony, with only one goal and one assist in 29 Premier League appearances.
It is evident that there is some tension between Antony and Ten Hag, and this incident is not the first of its kind. It will be interesting to see how things unfold in the future and whether Antony will continue to be asked to play at left-back. For now, United fans can only hope for a better performance from their team in the upcoming matches.
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