Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim and his predecessor Erik ten Hag have both been blamed for not being able to give Antony the ‘spark’ he needed to ignite his spell with the club, by a Real Betis insider who has revealed what the winger’s character has been like in his new surroundings.

How Amorim and Ten Hag Neutralized Antony at Manchester United – Real Betis Insider Unravels the Mystery

A fascinating revelation has emerged regarding the tactical maneuvers that led to the apparent disappearance of Antony’s influence at Manchester United. According to an insider at Real Betis, both Erik ten Hag and Sporting CP’s Rúben Amorim played pivotal roles in neutralizing the Brazilian winger’s threat.

Antony, once hailed as a dynamic attacking force, has seen his impact wane significantly, and now the veil is being lifted on the strategic approaches that rendered him ineffective. Amorim, a mastermind in defensive structuring, first exposed vulnerabilities in Antony’s game during their encounters in European competitions. His meticulous game plan focused on restricting space, forcing Antony into tight situations, and cutting off his preferred passing lanes.

Erik ten Hag, on the other hand, who previously nurtured Antony at Ajax, seemed to struggle with integrating him effectively into United’s evolving tactical setup. Rather than adapting the system to maximize Antony’s strengths, his role became predictable, making it easier for opposition teams to neutralize him.

Now, as this tactical enigma unravels, questions arise: Can Antony reinvent himself and break free from the shackles placed upon him? Or will he continue to struggle under the weight of opposition strategies that have cracked the code to nullify his influence? The answer may shape his future at Manchester United.