Antony told he is not suited to Premier League football

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Ex-England player Joe Cole thinks Antony cannot turn around his nightmare spell at Man United, as the player is not suited to the physicality of the Premier League.

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Former England player Joe Cole believes Antony's time at Manchester United is up. The £82m signing from Ajax joined Manchester in 2021, and is now entering his thrid campaign with the Red Devils, but has still failed to establish himself at Old Trafford.
“The problem with Antony at Manchester United is I think he’s a player that is perfect for the Dutch league" told Cole to 'Paddy Power'. "I think the physicality of the Premier League is something he struggles with. He’s a talented footballer with great technique and skill, and it was good to see him playing well against Barnsley, but I don’t see him making an impact in the United starting team this season and I can’t see him turning it around at Manchester United.”
With reoccuring disappointing performances the Brazilian winger has fallen down the rankings of Dutch manager Erik ten Hag, preferring the likes of Alejandro Garnacho and Marcus Rashford to lead the United attack from the sides. His last, and only, start dates back to last Tuesday in Man United's 7-0 Carabao Cup win over Barnsley, while in the Premier League the Brazilian has seen no action whatsoever, as he failed to feature in any of United’s opening five games in the league. The player has been left off as an unused substitute in all of them.
Speaking to 'Paddy Power', Cole said: “With Antony, I think he’s playing for a move away from the club and I think United will move past him. He’s not an old player and he should be coming into his prime in the next few years, so I think he’s probably best suited to other leagues.”

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