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Man Utd boss Ten Hag says he'll speak to Antony over showboating

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says he will "correct" Antony if he feels the Brazil winger is unnecessarily showboating.

Antony, United's £85m summer signing, entertained the home fans during Thursday's 3-0 Europa League Group E win over Sheriff Tiraspol by producing a 720-degree spin with the ball stuck to his left foot.

His next move was to knock it straight out for a Sheriff goal-kick.

Ten Hag denied it was the reason he substituted Antony at half-time.

"I don't have a problem with tricks as long as it's functional," said Ten Hag, who also managed Antony at Ajax.

"I demand more from him - more runs behind, more often in the box and more playing in the pocket.

"When there is a trick like that, it's nice as long as it's functional. If you're not losing the ball, then it's OK - but if it's a trick because of a trick, then I will correct him."

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