Antony sends Man United cryptic message after failing Erik ten Hag test ahead of Fenerbahce tie

Antony has posted a cryptic message on social media ahead of Manchester United's clash against Fenerbahce. Jose Mourinho will lock horns with Erik ten Hag in Istanbul on Thursday night as they both look to climb the Europa League table.

The Red Devils enjoyed a 2-1 win over Brentford in the Premier League at the weekend, meanwhile, the Turkish giants were held to a 2-2 draw by Samsunspor in the Süper Lig. Ten Hag will be determined to finally record his first win of the European campaign after sharing points with Porto and Twente.

As for Mourinho, he masterminded a win over Royale Union Saint-Gilloise before also being held to a draw by the Eredivisie outfit. Nevertheless, Antony will be hoping for an opportunity to impress when United face Fenerbahce, having struggled to force himself into the starting lineup.

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The 24-year-old winger, who joined the Red Devils from Ajax for £85m in August 2022, has featured just four times this season, with his only start coming in a 7-0 win over Barnsley in the Carabao Cup third round. Speaking to reporters after the game, and ahead of United's clash against Crystal Palace, Ten Hag put his foot down.

The Dutchman insisted that Antony must 'earn the right' to start in the Premier League, adding that the Brazil international is 'fighting for his position'. Without pulling any punches, Ten Hag said: "That is professional football, that is top football. Those are the laws.

"You pick the team that you think has the most chance to win a game. The players have to fight for their positions. You pick