Following their 3-0 loss to Newcastle United this week, an ex-Manchester United forward has hit out at one of their current stars, saying that playing with the £85 million signing "would drive me mad".
After a string of poor performances, Antony has come under severe criticism, with former United attacker Andy Cole not holding back when expressing his thoughts on the Brazilian.
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Since making his big-money move to Old Trafford from Ajax Amsterdam last year, he has failed to live up to expectations largely brought on by the lofty price tag.
The Brazil international's latest outing came in a chastening 3-0 defeat to Newcastle on Wednesday night, a game that dismantled any hope of retaining their Carabao Cup title.
It was also the Red Devils' second consecutive 3-0 loss, signalling not only Erik ten Hag side's problem of keeping the ball out of their own net, but also putting it into the opposition's.
For many, Antony has embodied United's attacking struggles, with the winger having failed to register a single goal or assist in 10 appearances this season.
Speaking to Sky Sports after the Red Devils' cup tie against the Magpies, Cole insisted that playing in the same team as the Brazilian would have caused him much frustration.
"He would drive me absolutely mad," he said.
"He's an individual, we all know he's very left-footed, he's an individual who never goes to the right-hand side, so as a centre-forward, if you're making a run to the near post, you know you're never going to get it [the ball].
"He's going to check back, you're not sure when he's going to put it in the box. He doesn't score enough goals for me, he doesn't create enough chances for his teammates.
"So you look at that and say: 'Okay, what are you giving?' That's what you're expecting from him.
"They've spent a hell of a lot of money on him, the manager's backed him and he's found it really, really tough."
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Under-pressure Ten Hag and his battered charges will be looking to bounce back from their cup exit when they travel to Fulham on Saturday.
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