Antony scores again for United and says: “A relief”

Experiencing a troubled season both on and off the field, the striker Antony scored again Manchester United last Sunday, the 17th. Going through a dry spell, the player scored only his second goal of the season, the first at Old Trafford, and opened up about the moment.

“I start by thanking God and my family. It’s a goal that brings a lot of emotion because of everything I’ve been through and am still going through. It’s not easy being a 24-year-old kid and going through all these things. For me it’s a relief. I know, and the group also knows, how much I’ve been working on a daily basis, even though I don’t come in very often, or sometimes not at all.“, said.

It is worth remembering that last year, the player was accused of assault by his ex-girlfriend, who even sued him for the alleged act. Without the same performance on the field, he lost space in the Manchester United squad, but was crucial for the team’s qualification to the FA Cup semi-finals, with an equalizer in the 42nd minute.

“I am very grateful to God and to a teammate I talk to a lot, Diogo Dalot, who is more than a friend, he helps me every day at the club. We have a phrase that we always say: ‘A patient guy is unbeatable’. So like I said, even though I didn’t get into many games, I continued working”, he added.

After the goal scored by the Brazilian, the match went into extra time and the team managed to turn the game around. Liverpoolin a game that ended 4-3. In the next phase, United will have the Coventry City ahead, looking for a place in the FA Cup final, against Manchester City or Chelseawho are also still alive in the dispute.

Arsenal’s dad.
Man City’s dad.
Barcelona’s dad.
Liverpool’s dad.

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— Trey (@UTDTrey) March 18, 2024