In the early hours of October 25, Manchester United drew 1-1 with Fenerbahçe in the Europa League group stage. Brazilian player Anthony, who had finally secured a spot on the pitch, was forced off the field on a stretcher shortly after coming on.
As a substitute, Anthony was brought on not long after, but he was forced to leave the game due to an injury. In the 73rd minute, Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag made a surprising substitution, bringing on Anthony to replace Rashford instead of choosing Diallo. Anthony was very active upon his entry, hoping to help the team break the deadlock.
However, just 15 minutes later, Anthony fell to the ground in pain without any apparent physical contact. Initially, he tried to signal to the coach that he could continue playing and requested not to be substituted again. But then, he realized the severity of the injury, lying on the ground and covering his face with his hands, clearly unable to continue the match.
The medical team quickly entered the field to provide initial treatment. Teammates, including former Manchester United midfielder Fred and Amrabat, came forward to comfort their injured teammate.
Post-match footage showed Anthony leaving the field with the aid of crutches and wearing a protective brace on his left leg.
This season, Anthony has only played 5 times for Manchester United, starting just once in the League Cup, with the other four appearances as a substitute. His only highlight so far this season was scoring a goal against lower-tier team Barnsley.
According to British media reports, Manchester United is considering selling Anthony for around 40 million euros during the transfer window in early 2025. The 24-year-old player is believed to be unsuitable for the Premier League style of play. Despite having good physical attributes, he seems to lack in football intelligence. Additionally, his confidence has been affected by his prolonged time on the bench since joining the club for a high fee.
Anthony Leaves the Field on Crutches, Injury Feared to Be Serious; Only 5 Appearances and 1 Start This Season. Author：Sports UEFA.Please indicate the source when reproduced：https://www.sportsuefa.com/football-world/56858.html
