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Man United provide update on Antony's fitness ahead of West Ham clash

Erik ten Hag brought on Antony in the 73rd minute of the Europe League match in the hope that the Brazilian could help his side find a winner.

However, his cameo lasted just 16 minutes before he signalled to the bench that he needed to come off due to an injury.

The problem seemed relatively innocuous at first but Antony then fell to the turf and a stretcher was needed to remove him.

And the seriousness of the injury was made clear as the 24-year-old was pictured leaving the ground on crutches while wearing a protective boot.

Man United have provided an update on the fitness of Antony ahead of facing West Ham

Ahead of their trip to West Ham on Sunday, United have announced the former Ajax winger has sprained his ankle. 

It's another blow for Antony, whose only start this season came in the Carabao Cup third round win over Barnsley. 

Antony has contributed just 12 goals and five assists since his £86million move in the summer of 2022.

Speaking after the game, Ten Hag admitted he felt sorry for the winger.

'It's really unlucky for him,' he stated. 'I feel real compassion for him, when he worked so hard in training.

'His training performances are that good that he deserved to come on. When you have to come off so quickly, that is really sad to see. Hopefully, it's not too bad, we have to wait 24 hours for what the assessment is.'

Source: dailymail.co.uk

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