Man Utd prevented Antony from returning to play
At the same time, Antony also announced on the evening of September 10 that he would be absent from Man Utd for a while to resolve issues related to the accusation. "This decision is based on consensus between the team and me," he wrote. "I don't want to distract my teammates and create unnecessary noise at the club."
Antony returned to Brazil, but was not used by coach Fernando Diniz for the September international series. He was scheduled to return to Man Utd on Monday, September 11, but the team's announcement meant the 23-year-old midfielder was absent indefinitely. term.
Antony once again asserted his innocence, and denied the charges. And Man Utd said that they "condemn acts of violence and insults". "We recognize the importance of protecting those involved in this case," they added. "We are aware of the impact this allegation has had on those who have experienced abuse."
On September 4, female DJ Gabriela Cavallin published many WhatsApp messages, in text and audio, about being attacked by her ex-boyfriend Antony. In the messages, there was a part where this player "threatened to kill" her if she revealed what happened. Cavallin also filed a lawsuit, and Sao Paulo police are investigating Antony. Cavallin's lawyer also accused Man Utd of covering up the young player's crime by sending the team doctor to treat Cavallin's injuries.
Antony is left-footed and has played as a right midfielder for Man Utd since the summer of 2022, after the team spent $102 million to buy him from Ajax. Before Antony, left-footed wingers who liked to wear the number 11 shirt like Ryan Giggs or Mason Greenwood were also accused of assaulting their wives and girlfriends.
Due to Antony's absence, Greenwood is being pushed to loan to Getafe, and Jadon Sancho is in conflict with coach Erik ten Hag, Man Utd may have problems in the right midfield position. They only have Facundo Pellistri as the only player with a knack for this position, when Amad Diallo is injured. However, Ten Hag is likely to bring Alejandro Garnacho, Marcus Rashford or Bruno Fernandes to replace Antony.
