Erik ten Hag has explained he is very encouraged by the recent link-up he has seen from Antony and Aaron Wan-Bissaka.
Wan-Bissaka has been a regular at right-back over the past three weeks with Diogo Dalot out injured.
Antony meanwhile has had a free run on the right wing with Jadon Sancho still working his way back to full fitness.
In pre-season it was Dalot and Sancho showing positive signs of link-up. Now Ten Hag is liking what he is seeing from Wan-Bissaka and Antony.
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Ten Hag verdict on right-side connection
Speaking to his press conference, Erik ten Hag says he has noticed the growing chemistry between Wan-Bissaka and Antony and says they are causing trouble for opposing teams.
He says he is also looking at ways to help both players out by making tactical adjustments.
Ten Hag explained: “What I think was quite well in the last games was the connection between Aaron and Antony was much better. Then you see much more difficulties for the opponent.
“Then we have to work on that we have even more bodies there, occupation around them so they have more opportunities to play.”
Antony was named Manchester United’s man of the match against Reading at the weekend, providing an assist in the 3-1 win.
He was also impressive in the Carabao Cup semi-final first leg, taking the shot which led to Wout Weghorst’s goal.
Ten Hag praises Weghorst
New signing Wout Weghorst has also impressed the manager and Erik ten Hag says he has liked what he has seen from the striker.
Weghorst has one goal in four matches and Ten Hag believes the best is yet to come from the Netherlands forward.
He said: “To Wout, I think Wout is integrating really well. He is just doing what I expected him to do, routine has to come, but the more you play together, the more it will come.
“So, I expect even better performances from him.”
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