Neymar has prolonged his assist to compatriot Antony at Man Utd, who stoked an issue by showboating towards Sheriff within the Europa League..
- Neymar helps Antony
- Urges him to not ‘change’
- Showboated towards Sheriff
WHAT HAPPENED? Amid controversy surrounding Antony’s showboating towards Sheriff within the Europa League, his Brazil teammate Neymar confirmed assist to the winger as he took to Instagram to write down: “Stick with it, don’t change something! Go for it boy! Boldness and pleasure.”
THE BIGGER PICTURE: Whereas the Manchester United star drew criticism from Paul Scholes and Robbie Savage, his teammate Fred spoke in his assist. His supervisor Erik ten Hag additionally addressed the difficulty after the match, admitting he wasn’t a fan of ability strikes that weren’t ‘purposeful’.
WHAT NEXT FOR MANCHESTER UNITED? Antony might be in motion for Manchester United towards West Ham on Sunday.