‘That’s what you want to see’: Rio Ferdinand hails Antony for ‘not sulking’ in spite of starting up as a substitute for Gentleman United ahead of coming off the bench to score the winner in their Europa League knockout tie in opposition to Barcelona
Rio Ferdinand hailed substitute Antony for his speedy affect off the bench for Manchester United as he netted the winning objective versus Barcelona to assistance his aspect bag a spot in the Europa League last-16.
The Red Devils came from driving after the Catalan giants scored a 1st 50 percent penalty through Robert Lewandowski in the second-leg at Outdated Trafford.
Fred equalised before his fellow Brazilian Antony arrived off the substitutes bench to send United into the future round with his 73rd minute strike.
The former Ajax winger has struggled for form of late, but built an instant effect when he replaced Wout Weghorst by building a several chances at 1-1.
He was rewarded for his attempts in the 73rd minute when a blocked shot from Fred landed on his remaining foot and he made no slip-up as he drilled a shot beyond Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s get to.
Brazilian Antony scored a late winner to assist Manchester United to a 2-1 victory more than Barcelona
Rio Ferdinand hailed Antony on video soon after encouraging United development in the Europa League
United legend Ferdinand was speedy to praise his performance and believes something distinctive is occurring at his previous club less than Erik 10 Hag this year.
Ferdinand jubilantly celebrated by submitting a video on his Instagram, in which he said: ‘Antony, Antony! That’s what you want to see. Folks coming off the bench and creating an effects.’
‘Not sulking, introducing to the induce, finding us by to the up coming round. Listed here we go!
‘Man United are via to the next round immediately after beating Barcelona who are top of La Liga.
‘Let’s go! I am not finding carried away. I can truly feel one thing. Into the following round, tranquil, interesting and gathered. Let us go male.’
The former defender is now predicting United will establish on that victory and bag their very first piece of silverware when they experience Newcastle in the Carabao Cup closing on Sunday.
The previous Ajax winger drilled a shot beyond Marc-Andre ter Stegen’s arrive at in the 73rd moment
Ferdinand is now predicting United will conquer Newcastle in the Carabao Cup remaining
He additional: ‘Carabao Cup closing, Newcastle are going to get place down, I claimed 2-1 currently. I am likely 2- at the weekend.
‘Pope is out, Newcastle are out of sort, Male United are in form. We’re on the crest of a wave ideal now, but I’m not acquiring carried away.
‘I’ll see you at Wembley.’
United proceed to fight for silverware on four distinct fronts with the Carabao Cup, Europa League, FA Cup and they even have an outside the house opportunity in the Premier League title race.
