Manchester United legend Roy Keane believes his old club are fearful of attacking the opposition because they are concerned of being picked off by the opposition.
30.12.2023 - 17:59 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has recalled Antony to the starting line-up for this evening's clash with Nottingham Forest at the City Ground because of his ability to make runs in behind.
The United boss, who has won each of his previous five meetings with Forest, has been forced into making one change to the side that beat Aston Villa 3-2 on Boxing Day. Rasmus Hojlund has been ruled out through illness, with Antony filling in for the Dane.
Antony's inclusion means an expected reshuffle in attack, with Marcus Rashford poised to start through the middle in Hojlund's absence. Antony is set to start on the right, meaning Alejandro Garnacho, who scored twice against Villa, is expected to return to the left.
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Antony has not scored or provided a single assist since United last visited the City Ground on April 16. However, Ten Hag has made it clear why he has included the former Ajax man in his plans from the start.
Ten Hag told MUTV: "He will have a good feeling, and I also think that it is a good opportunity for him to show [what he is about]. We talked a lot on the coach and trained a lot about runs behind.
"We expect that from all, especially the front line."
On Hojlund, Ten Hag continued: "He is ill. That is sometimes what happens in life - you get ill. He doesn't have the power to start or even be on the bench.
"As a team, we have to deal with it."
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