Manchester United winger Antony has been working hard to improve his game during the international break.
Antony moved from Ajax to United in 2022 for £85m but has only scored 10 goals since then. Such form has seen him lose his place in the starting XI with Amad the latest player to challenge his place in the squad.
Even though Erik ten Hag still supports Antony, his future at Old Trafford might be in danger. Many fans have made their feelings clear that he needs to improve, while former Newcastle United forward and Match of the Day pundit Alan Shearer has also been vocal in his criticism of the Brazilian.
But Antony will hope that his recent goal against Liverpool in the FA Cup will help him get back on track. To try and return to the starting XI, the Brazilian has taken some extra steps.
During the March international break, Antony wasn’t playing for Brazil. So, he went to a special training establishment called the Fisio Clinic in Madeira, where former United forward Cristiano Ronaldo grew up.
The Fisio Clinic has many locations across Europe where they help people recover from injuries, complete physiotherapy sessions and reach their best physical performance. Recently, the clinic shared a social media update showing Antony doing strength and conditioning exercises.
“It is with great pleasure that we welcome the renowned international athlete Antony Santos to our Performance Medical Gym! At our space, we are constantly seeking to raise the standards of training, helping athletes reach new heights of performance,” the caption read.
“The presence of a player as talented as Antony Santos only strengthens our commitment to excellence. Thank you for choosing our clinic for your training. It was an honour to have you with us!”
Antony’s trip to the island comes just weeks after he received criticism for his performance against Nottingham Forest. The winger was substituted during the win at the City Ground, which led to criticism from Newcastle legend Alan Shearer.
He stated: “He might be disappointed he’s coming off but he hasn’t done anywhere near enough to warrant staying on the pitch tonight. Same old, same old, get the ball, come inside, pass it to someone else or have a shot. It’s not enough when you cost that much money.”
Although Shearer has spoken out about the Brazilian’s performance, manager Ten Hag continues to support his struggling player. The coach believes that Antony’s goal against Liverpool can assist him in improving his career at United.
