Manchester United winger Antony has returned to training for the Brazilian team.
There were fears about Antony’s availability ahead of Monday’s crucial game against Switzerland.
Antony missed Friday’s training with an unspecified illness and head coach Tite feared losing another length for the Seleção’s second World Cup game.
This is after Neymar and Danilo were ruled out of any other group with the duo injured in the 2-0 win against Serbia.
With Neymar notably unavailable, Antony’s services are needed more than ever and the winger could have a golden opportunity to start in the PSG star’s absence.
Brazil are one of the favorites to win the tournament and have received a huge boost as the tricky attacker trained with his teammates today.
Antony was photographed training alongside Arsenal’s Gabriel Jesus and Juventus left-back Alex Sandro.
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The United player came on as a substitute for Neymar against Serbia and played ten minutes.
Another United star who will start against Switzerland, according to a Brazilian publication, is Fred.
Globo reports that Fred will come on for the injured Neymar who played midfield against Serbia.
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– Madrid Xtra (@MadridXtra) November 27, 2022
Like Antony, Fred started on the bench against the Serbs before he was brought in to help clinch the win. Fred is likely to partner his club teammate Casemiro in the heart of Brazil’s midfield.
Hopefully both Antony and Fred start and help their national team secure their place in the next round of the competition.
