Erik ten Hag has said he was bound to correct Manchester United forward Antony if his showboating during their Europa League against Sheriff Tiraspol on Thursday did not add anything to the game.
While Manchester United was still searching for their first goal during the game, it appeared Antony was more interested in entertaining the crowd by performing his trademark 360-degree drag-back spin move and kicking the ball out of touch.
The Brazilian has been slammed by some former Manchester United players such as legendary Paul Scholes and Robbie Savage, who described the act as embarrassing, childish and ridiculous.
Ten Hag was quizzed on how he felt about Antonyâs showboating and the Dutchman told reporters, “I donât have a problem with that as long as itâs functional.
“So from him, I demand more: more runs in behind, more often in the box, more tempo dribbles especially and more playing in the pocket.”
The former Ajax boss insisted that the trick must be functional for it to be acceptable, adding, “but if itâs a trick for the sake of a trick, then I will correct him.”
Must See
-
Other Sports
/ 4 months agoTransfer: Galatasaray target January move for Onyedika
Turkish Super Lig champions Galatasaray are lining up a January move for Club Brugge...
By Amaka Esther -
Other Sports
/ 4 months agoMan Utd too big for you – Ten Hag told to leave club
Former Tottenham Hotspur star, Darren Bent has claimed that Manchester United are too big...
By Amaka Esther -
Other Sports
/ 4 months agoEPL: Yorke tells Ten Hag not to allow Man Utd star near first team
Manchester United legend Dwight Yorke has told manager Erik ten Hag not to allow...
By Amaka Esther