BREAKING: ” Everyone criticised him without knowing what really happened to him. He was a world class player but all of a sudden his started playing badly because of what happened to him”-Why Antony is not the same player for Man Utd as he was at Ajax as he finally explains what happened to him.

 “He faced criticism without people truly understanding the circumstances he went through. Once a world-class player, he experienced a sudden decline in performance due to personal issues.” – Antony reveals the reasons behind his altered performance at Manchester United compared to his time at Ajax.

Manchester United forward Antony has encountered difficulties in finding the back of the net this season, prompting questions about what is hindering him from replicating his performance at Ajax.

Upon signing Antony from Ajax, it appeared that Manchester United had addressed their right-wing issues. Despite recent suggestions from Gary Neville that Antony could develop into a “Riyad Mahrez-type player for” Manchester United, fans are growing frustrated with the forward. Antony, who came with a significant price tag, has faced challenges at Old Trafford, including a persistent goal-scoring drought. Since joining United, Antony scored eight times, all in the last season. However, this season, he hasn’t contributed to any goals.

During his time at Ajax, Antony was known for his ability to cut back onto his stronger foot to deliver crosses to the far post and utilize quick one-touch passes from teammates to find space. His playing style is supported by his statistics: before joining United, he scored 12 goals and provided 10 assists in all competitions.

Despite his disappointing stats, it is worth exploring why Antony is not performing as well as he did at Ajax. Regarding his attacking threat, Antony typically assumes a wide position on the pitch. During team attacks, he maintains this width and occasionally cuts inside to score a spectacular goal.

In the Premier League, generating opportunities poses a challenge due to the presence of tall and dominant defenders. Antony’s position on the field allows him space for dribbling and creativity, but he struggles to leverage this advantage effectively. Does Antony contribute defensively? Under Erik ten Hag at United, a footballing philosophy emphasizing defensive efforts from all eleven players has been instilled. Despite adapting difficulties to the league, Antony has demonstrated his defensive capabilities. His aggression in tracking back and winning the ball helps prevent right-backs like Diogo Dalot or Aaron Wan-Bissaka from being overwhelmed.

However, fans expect this level of defensive commitment from modern players, leading to questions about whether Antony can effectively handle both roles.

What holds Antony back? His decision-making is his primary drawback. He frequently finds himself out of position in wide areas and needs to collaborate more with his fullback to create opportunities or force an opponent wide. Antony showcased his hard work and brilliant performances for Ajax, and now he must put in equal effort to start scoring again for his current club and satisfy the expectations of United fans.