Participating in the podcast Fibe With Fivethe former player of Manchester United, Rio Ferdinand, criticized striker Antony’s participation in last Sunday’s defeat against Arsenal. According to the retired defender, the 22-year-old Brazilian lacks speed.
“He just can’t pass anyone with the ball. It made me wonder, ‘Has he always been like this?'” he said. at speed. I just thought, ‘Wow, Antony doesn’t have any strength in his legs'”.
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Even so, Ferdinand admits that the Brazilian player is good technically, but his inability to effectively dribble opponents hinders his game: “He’s a skilful winger, but skilful wingers need to pass the defenders”.
Hired by Manchester United for this season, Antony has five goals in 19 appearances for the English team. His next match for the club will be this Wednesday against Nottingham Forest, in the first leg of the English League Cup semi-final.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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