Ruben Amorim's reaction to Antony moment speaks volumes as Man Utd beaten by Tottenham Ruben Amorim's decision to thrust Antony into his Manchester United starting XI was a stunning vote of confidence - but the results were precisely as expected.
The Portuguese boss attempted to coach his winger through the game, barking out countless instructions and while Antony's touches were at times deft, his lack of strength stood out like a sore thumb in a thunderous game that was played at full throttle.
Just two minutes into proceedings, Tottenham long-legged wing-back Djed Spence burst up the left flank and was half-heartedly pursued by Antony, whose pathetic sliding tackle and attempt to regain possession was so timid, you almost felt sorry for him.
But that was just the start of things to come as literally moments later Antony was cheaply dispossessed deep into Spurs' half so easily by Yves Bissouma, Amorim bowed his head in frustration and turned his back to the pitch.
But starting Antony, just days after Amad's exceptional Manchester derby heroics, felt like a step too far amid five changes that undoubtedly halted United's momentum.
