Manchester United forward Antony has missed the last few matches through injury but has been given hope by Brazil's doctor ahead of the World Cup in Qatar.
Antony signed for Man United in the summer for a massive £86million and has been in good form since. He scored in each of his first three Premier League games, two came against Man City and Arsenal.
Since his injury, United have lacked options in attack and this showed in their most recent defeat at Aston Villa on the weekend.
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With Cristiano Ronaldo still struggling to score, and Anthony Martial only just returning from injury, Erik ten Hag has been short on goalscorers.
What has Brazil's doctor said?
With only a Carabao Cup tie and an away trip to Fulham in the league to play before the World Cup begins, it appears it will be after Christmas before Antony plays for the Red Devils.
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This is what Rodrigo Lasmar, the Brazil team doctor, has said on Antony's injury:
“Antony had a small problem in the flexor muscles of the right hip, he is in the recovery process.
“We’re in contact with the player, with the medical department. He’s in a recovery phase. We have time for him to recover in time to be with us. This week is important, we are talking day by day. This final phase is important.
“A lot depends on this week. I spoke to him in the morning, he’s feeling better, it’s early. He hasn’t started training with the group yet, he’s in physical therapy.”
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Antony is one of four United Brazilian internationals headed to the World Cup later this month.
Fred, Alex Telles, Antony and Casemiro are all selected in Brazil's squad by Tite.
Brazil will be in Group G and will face Serbia, Switzerland and Cameroon. Their first match is against Serbia on November 24.
Topics: Manchester United, Antony, Brazil, Football World Cup, Football
Brad Cox