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Proving he is a hard worker and willing to adapt. Be a good asset for Amorim right now
 
Berbaclass said:
Really good impact again. Not convinced he is as bad as people make him out to be.
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It’s just the price tag. Hard grafting squad player and can play a few roles, you can see he actually cares as well from his reactions.
 
Yep good cameo at RWB. Had the courage to take the ball and keep it while advancing forward, then found some good linkup play on the right with Amad.
 
Obviously he's not a brilliant player, but he at least tries. That makes him more valuable than Rashford to our team as far as I'm concerned
 
Should have a run out as RWB seems to have a good understanding with Amad and will mean no Dalot stinking up the place on the other side as Maz can be shifted there.
 
RWB is perfect for him given that the focus isn't on him to create or score chances. If he can carry on linking up with Amad in the way he does down the right hand side he can still be a valuable player.
 
Berbaclass said:
Really good impact again. Not convinced he is as bad as people make him out to be.
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He most certainly isnt but his end product has been poor after a decent start at the club. At right wingback you'll often take a few good passes and a dribble making some progress even if the player doesnt set up or score a goal. He's showing he can do that. Far more dangerous than for Dalot on the left and felt a little bit more dangerous than Mazraroui who is obviously much better defensively and had some decent pieces going forward
 
For all the epic memeing and shitting on him, he's been at worst decent in basically every appearance so far this season. He has the first touch and close control that we lack in other players in attacking areas and only really otherwise see from Amad, and we've already seen results from the link up and interplay between the two.

I'd be playing him RWB with Maz LWB. Dalot has been appalling for a while now and can ride the bench.
 
Amorim can easily convince Antony on the example of Amad, that he's basically a winger with some defensive duties. Which owuld be a case anyway in a flatter system. Think he might be a good squad option after all. Perhaps not good enough to start in one of the more advanced positions but covering WB easily.
 
Ekeke said:
He most certainly isnt but his end product has been poor after a decent start at the club. At right wingback you'll often take a few good passes and a dribble making some progress even if the player doesnt set up or score a goal. He's showing he can do that. Far more dangerous than for Dalot on the left and felt a little bit more dangerous than Mazraroui who is obviously much better defensively and had some decent pieces going forward
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I feel it’s purely confidence. He’s been ridiculed for ages and had some off field stuff too obviously. I think there is a player in there and always have. If Amorim can get more from him than great.
 
Yeah honestly, give him a run at rwb. He links up with Amad very well and has always worked hard defensively
 
Give him a run at LWB. Keep Maz at RWB.
 
He's been good. He draws players to him to make space for his teammates. Despite his shenanigans, he shows great game intelligence at times. Wingback also seems to suit him much better.

Really think there might be a role for him this season on the left side, but I don't think Amorim favours the idea.
 
Give him a run as RWB. Let him and Amad form a partnership.
 
Slowly working his way back into having an actual role in the squad - completely deserved.

Works harder and/or contributes more than the likes of Garnacho, Rashford, and Mount.
 
Already thought he could be useful at RWB before this game. Now probably earned a chance to start a few games there.
 
He's starting afresh from rock bottom and looks to have the bit between his teeth. The great thing for Amorim is that there can't be any ego left there so he's able to get everything from him.

I'd have him working 2 hours a day at whipping low, hard left footed crosses in towards the edge of the 6 yard box and then start giving him some minutes at LWB.
 
DJ_21 said:
Give him a run as RWB. Let him and Amad form a partnership.
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I dont think that will work. Both are cutting inside which would leave the whole right flank just empty. Sure you could give Antony the order to stay wide but that isnt exactly causing much danger
 
Good cameo, looks like he is responding to what the manger wants. I’m sure he is going to get a chance at RWB pretty soon, I’m not convinced he has the quality but we really need Amad further forward.
 
I would be intrigued to see him at LWB in this formation, but he is applying himself and working hard.
 
Stadjer said:
I dont think that will work. Both are cutting inside which would leave the whole right flank just empty. Sure you could give Antony the order to stay wide but that isnt exactly causing much danger
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I disagree. I think having them 2 who are similar in the fact there both left footers could work and it would confuse the opposition players as they can rotate positions which is always hard to mark.
 
Looked good when he came on keeping the width and getting the ball up the pitch.
 
Doku being substituted allowed us to bring him in. He helped push Amad forward and more central and that got us both goals. He can be a good tactical option at RWB.
 
He was mobile and hard-running, and with players around him can start playing one-twos. Wingback option for sure.
 
Not sure Amorim rates him, but he is at least making the most of it, and getting something out of him off the subs bench.

Makes you wonder if he might attract some interest in January now and free up some funds.
 
if he cost 18m like amad it might be a different narrative. it is a real shame that fans blame players for their price tag. i can't even imagine the venom if rashford wasn't free
 
I'd genuinely be so happy if he can turn things around and be a success. He's clearly putting the effort in right now to improve and have a role. Small steps, but lets see how things go.
 
I think he deserves a lot of credit for how he’s just got on with it and taken his chances when they have arrived. I loved how he combined with Amad in the last two games.
 
Crashoutcassius said:
if he cost 18m like amad it might be a different narrative. it is a real shame that fans blame players for their price tag. i can't even imagine the venom if rashford wasn't free
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I don't get this rationale or that he hasn't been as bad as people think ...
Antony cost £80m and was absolutely shite until recently. You don't pay that sort of money for an average winger or unproven wing back. Absolutely the club and EtH's fault, but Antony's lack of output and that stupid hop he likes to do is absolutely on him.
 
Varun1 said:
Antony cost £80m and was absolutely shite until recently. You don't pay that sort of money for an average winger or unproven wing back. Absolutely the club and EtH's fault, but Antony's lack of output and that stupid hop he likes to do is absolutely on him.
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Still, for the last several games in a row, what we see is Antony is coming off the bench as an RWB and adds value. He is by no means terrible there, he puts effort, and at least he is demonstrating to the manager (and, in fact, also to us) that he wants to have a role in this new journey.

So those are first little steps, but it’s so much better than the shitshow we often saw under ETH. Maybe Antony will gradually grow into this role and will be a decent wing back
 
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