Alan Shearer expressed his criticism towards Antony for his perceived lack of contribution during Manchester United’s FA Cup victory over Nottingham Forest. The sole goal of the match was scored by Casemiro in the 89th minute at the City Ground, securing United’s spot in the quarter-finals. This win came shortly after United’s defeat to Fulham in the Premier League, where Alex Iwobi’s stoppage-time goal shocked the fans at Old Trafford. However, despite the 1-0 victory against Nuno Espirito Santo’s team, the performance was far from flawless. Shearer, commenting on the BBC during the game, specifically targeted Antony for his underwhelming display, leading to his substitution in the 73rd minute.
“He might be disappointed with being substituted, but Alan Shearer expressed his dissatisfaction with Antony’s performance, stating that he had not done enough to justify staying on the pitch during the match. Shearer criticized Antony’s repetitive pattern of receiving the ball, cutting inside, and either passing it to someone else or attempting a shot, deeming it insufficient considering the high cost of his transfer. Prior to the Nottingham Forest clash, Ajax coach Erik ten Hag directly addressed Antony’s underwhelming performances, urging him to improve. Ten Hag acknowledged that the winger had shown better form recently, but emphasized the need for resilience and determination to consistently prove himself as a valuable player for Manchester United.”
