Manchester United returned to winning ways against Everton last weekend with a hard-fought 2-1 win at Goodison Park. It was just the answer that was needed after his humiliation in the derby last week.
Erik ten Hag has overseen five league wins and has led the club to fifth place after a difficult start to his tenure as United manager.
And he’s gotten a lot of help from the players he’s recruited over the summer. Players of the stature of Lisandro Martínez and Christian Eriksen have become regulars in the first team setup.
Antony is a big fan of CR7
Another player who has impressed everyone is Antonio. The Brazilian right-back became the first United player to score in his first three league games and has started every game since his arrival for a record fee.
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Ahead of Newcastle United’s crucial match, the Brazilian has admitted that his adaptation has been greatly helped by his new team-mates and that he owes a huge debt of gratitude to United’s number 7 Cristiano Ronaldo.
The duo got it right in United’s thrilling win over the Toffees last weekend.
“Since I arrived here, Cristiano Ronaldo has helped me a lot to feel comfortable; he talks to me a lot, also on match days,” Antony told United’s official website.
It has been quite evident from his social media posts that he is a huge fan of the Portuguese, and even copied his idol’s unique celebration after he scored his 700th career goal for the club.
And the former Ajax star revealed that Ronaldo’s advice is a boon to him and the young players in the United team as he has faced all sorts of situations in his brilliant career and come out on top.
Antonio seeks to learn from his idol
“He always tells me to be calm and confident, he has achieved a lot in football and I learn from him every day. I am very grateful to have such an experienced person teaching us young players every day.”
Asked specifically what Antony feels are the 37-year-old’s strongest points and what he thinks he can absorb into his game, the Brazil international commented: “His mentality is very strong.
“He is very intelligent. This mindset of his, looking forward to the next day, everything still to play for, is what I’m trying to embrace and maintain for the rest of my life.”
Both Ronaldo and Antony failed to get on the scoreboard against Omonia Nicosia on Thursday but will hope to be in the mix against Newcastle.
The five-time Ballon d’Or winner has a great record when it comes to facing the Magpies, having scored twice on his second debut for the club last season.
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