Reckless Antony escaped a red card on Thursday evening. The Manchester United attacker showed against Brighton & Hove Albion that he has a very short fuse.
Frustrated Antony kicks opponent and escapes red
The league game between Brighton and United was in the second half, when Antony believed he deserved a free kick. However, he didn’t get it. The game continued and Antony looked around in frustration. When Alexis Mac Allister got to the ball, Antony lashed out. He knocked down his opponent with a kick at knee height.
Antony scolded the linesman before being attacked by several Brighton players. A red card seemed to be the only correct punishment, but referee Andre Marriner thought a yellow card was enough. The VAR saw no reason to intervene.
Antony was therefore lucky that he was allowed to stand, but had to leave the field a little later. Erik ten Hag took his irritated attacker to the side as a precaution.
Van de Beek is on schedule: “I can do almost everything again”
Donny van de Beek has given an insight into his rehabilitation. The Manchester United midfielder comes with another positive update.
Van de Beek is working with experienced physiotherapist John Davin on his recovery. “A legend here,” says the midfielder on the club website, which also shows images of his rehabilitation. He has built a strong bond with Davin, who is not afraid of teasing. “How old are you? I started here the year you were born. That makes you feel old, doesn’t it?” said the physiotherapist.
The focus is on muscle strength in the leg
After the necessary knee surgery, it was expected that he will be able to make his comeback at Manchester United next season. Gavin notes that Van de Beek is on schedule. Now the focus is on muscle strength in the leg before working on speed and strength. The nineteen-time Orange international is already kicking a ball.
Van de Beek himself is positive. “I can do almost anything again. We are on track. No more pain. So that’s positive,” he said. “Every day I get closer to returning to the field. I can not wait.”
