Antony admits Man United training is different from Ajax | OneFootball

Antony has enjoyed a sparkling start to life at Manchester United after scoring on his debut against Arsenal earlier this month – just 48 hours after his transfer from Ajax was formally completed.

Much has been made of his big-money move from Ajax but the Brazilian wasted no time getting acclimatised to Premier League football.

Erik ten Hag introduced Antony to European football in 2020 when he signed him for Ajax and since then, his development has been staggering.

Speaking prior to this week’s international break, where he is playing for Brazil, Antony admitted that training at United is different from that at Ajax – despite his two stints at both clubs being under the same manager.

“Training is very different but I’d prepared for it mentally,” Antony is quoted as saying by the official Manchester United website.

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“I knew how intense it would be as I’ve always followed the Premier League. I knew how intense the games were and have prepared and trained a lot to be at 100 per cent as soon as possible.

“The team are part of an excellent squad so we have got to know each other and established an understanding to reach this level and develop our football. We are getting to know each other better each day, game by game, so that this harmony can flow and it all works out.”

Antony was a second-half substitute in Brazil’s 3-0 win over Ghana earlier this week and he will now be eyeing a permanent place in their starting line-up.

SN’s verdict… Ten Hag was desperate to sign a left-footed winger to play on the righ-hand-side and you can already see why after three games with Antony on that side.

Antony offers the balance United have lacked and his familiarity with Ten Hag’s system definitely eases the burden on the rest of the team. Furthermore, it looks like he has already struck a promising understanding with right-back Diogo Dalot.

Antony’s time in Manchester is off to a flyer but this is most definitely only the beginning.