 October 27, 2022 Despite Ten Hag's reasoning, United legend Scholes was still of the belief that Antony's unnecessary showboating played a part in the substitution. Reacting to the Dutchman's explanation, he responded: '[He said] more or less. I think it will have had a little bit of something to do with it. 'I think you saw his reactio){kind=link}
Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag has rubbished suggestions he substituted Antony at half-time against FC Sheriff due to his showboating antics in the first half.
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The Red Devils secured a 3-0 victory at Old Trafford on Thursday night to keep their hopes of toping their Europa League group alive – which would mean they avoid a play-off against a Champions League drop-out in February if they beat Real Sociedad next week.
However, when the scores were still tied at 0-0, Antony provoked something of a backlash when he pulled out his trademark 360 degree drag-back skill before over-hitting a pass straight out of play.
The Brazilian was branded ’embarrassing’ and ‘ridiculous’ by pundits Paul Scholes and Robbie Savage at half-time, with the latter suggesting Ten Hag should have taken off his winger.