'He's unstoppable' - Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag delivers staunch Antony defence

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has described Antony as "unstoppable" despite his dismal second season at the club.

Antony has not started a Premier League game this calendar year and he has been afforded only one start in United's last eight matches. The £86.3million winger has not scored a top flight goal since April and was overlooked in favour of 19-year-old winger Omari Forson for the 2-1 defeat to Fulham on Saturday.

Ten Hag turned to fellow right winger Amad ahead of Antony as United chased the game and the Brazilian only came on in the 99th minute. It is unclear if Antony will earn a recall in the FA Cup fifth round tie against Nottingham Forest on Wednesday night but Ten Hag expressed his dismay at those who criticised his selection of Forson for a full debut.

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"First of all, I brought Kobbie Mainoo and everyone is questioning," Ten Hag stressed. "Now we are six weeks and the same questioning are telling he has to go in the England squad. Same people.

"Garnacho - it's the truth - 'what is the manager doing? What is the staff doing?' Similar. They need time.

"Omari came on and it's not easy to come in a game because we didn't play our best game, but he plays a reasonable game, I think he showed abilities (that) he can be a player for the future.

"They need some time but they also have to know in top football you don't get time, you have to perform. When you come in you have to show it. But as a manager, I know they need the time, that is the paradox. I will give them the time, I believe in these players.

"Antony: I backed him for a long time. I know his abilities and he has