It was suggested during the coverage of United's defeat at Nottingham Forest that Antony's withdrawal early in the second half was enforced due to a hamstring injury.
Five days later, Antony appeared in team training at Carrington. So did Antony cry off? Did United attempt to protect him? Was he truly injured?
It is not a good look, though not as bad as Antony's performance at the City Ground. The Brazilian was the fall guy in the fallout from United's last match and some in the away end cheered at his removal, as many did at Fulham in November.
They will not be cheering if he somehow starts tonight. Who's on the right? On his first appearance for United in more than two years, Amad showed a greater understanding of the intensity of English football than Antony has in the majority of his appearances for the club.