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Antony has to "earn the right" to win back his place in the Manchester United team, according to manager Erik ten Hag.

Manchester United winger Antony must earn his spot on the team by showing consistency in training, the Premier League club's manager Erik ten Hag said. Antony, signed from Ajax Amsterdam in 2022 for a reported initial fee of 80.

Manchester United recorded a 7-0 victory over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup at Old Trafford. Erik ten Hag has won by a bigger margin at Ajax.

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says Brazil winger Antony has to "earn the right" to play for the club. An £82m signing from Ajax in 2022, Antony is the second-most expensive player in United’s history behind Paul Pogba.

Erik ten Hag says Marcus Rashford unselfishly letting Antony take a penalty against Barnsley underlines the spirit in the squad. Antony scored from the spot in a rare start, with Rashford passing up the responsibility in favour of giving his team-mate a confidence boost after two miserable seasons in front of goal at the club.

It has been two years since Erik ten Hag splashed the cash to bring Antony to Manchester United but the forward has already gone from the club’s second-biggest signing to out of the first team in a dramatic fall from grace.

Erik ten Hag has backed Antony to "bounce back" as the forward fights for a starting spot in Manchester United's lineup amidst strong competition.

Antony promised United fans this year would be “totally different” and they would see an improved player after a torrid second season at Old Trafford when he was plagued by poor form and off pitch problems.