Man United’s Draw Dampened by Antony Injury
Manchester United were held to a 1-1 draw by Fenerbahce in the Europa League on Thursday night, but the result was overshadowed by a worrying injury to winger Antony.
Eriksen’s opener cancelled out
United took the lead through Christian Eriksen’s strike after 15 minutes, but Youssef En-Nesyri’s header restored parity for the home side in the second half. The Red Devils were fortunate not to concede further, with Andre Onana making a crucial double save against En-Nesyri and a penalty shout against them following a challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel. The incident also saw Jose Mourinho sent off from the Fenerbahce bench.
Antony’s Short-Lived Cameo
With United chasing a winner, Erik ten Hag introduced Antony for Marcus Rashford in the 73rd minute. However, the Brazilian’s joy was short-lived as he picked up an injury shortly after coming on. Despite receiving treatment and attempting to continue, Antony was forced off on a stretcher, leaving United fans concerned about the severity of the problem.
Image Raises Concerns
A photo posted by talkSPORT journalist Alex Crook showed Antony on crutches leaving the stadium, raising fears of a serious injury.
Ten Hag Offers Update
Speaking after the match, Ten Hag expressed his sympathy for Antony, highlighting his hard work in training. The manager admitted the quick turnaround was “sad to see” and revealed that a more detailed update will be available in the next 24 hours after further examinations are conducted.
United fans will be anxiously awaiting news on Antony’s condition, hoping it’s not a significant setback for the player and the team.