Another major blow for Erik ten Hag and Man United ahead of Brighton

By Derren Howard
Published 5th Sep 2023, 10:45 BST
Updated 5th Sep 2023, 10:47 BST
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Manchester United winger Antony has been dropped from the Brazil squad – which casts doubt on the player’s availability to face Brighton at Old Trafford after the international break on September 16

Manchester United winger Antony has denied accusations of physical aggression towards his former girlfriend, which have seen him dropped from the Brazil squad.

Manchester United had no comment on the matter when contacted by the PA news agency on Monday evening and it’s unclear at this stage if head coach Erik ten Hag will continue to pick Antony, who signed for United from Ajax in an £85.5million deal in September 2022. The Premier League is currently paused during the international break and United return to action on September 16 against Brighton at Old Trafford.

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Following the emergence of the allegations, Brazil confirmed Antony had been withdrawn from the squad for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Bolivia and Peru, with Arsenal striker Gabriel Jesus called up as a replacement.