Antony is taken off on a stretcher during the Manchester United v Chelsea game with an apparent ankle injury as concerns have arisen over the Brazilian’s involvement in the FA Cup final
Antony was taken off on a stretcher on Thursday evening during the first half of Manchester United’s final home game of the season against Chelsea.
The Brazilian went down in a heap just before the half hour mark after successfully working his way through a crowded Chelsea defense before being challenged by Trevor Chalobah.
Antony hit the Old Trafford turf and briefly got up to demand a foul before curling up and rolling around in pain as play went on.
No free kick was called as Chalobah appeared to win the ball cleanly and Antony at first glance looked like he was playing for the foul that never came.
Concerns began to grow, however, when the 23-year-old began slamming his first to the ground, holding his leg as he wriggled around in considerable discomfort.
Manchester United’s Brazilian winger Antony was taken away on a stretcher against Chelsea
Antony (right) went down injured after being tackled by Chelsea defender Trevor Chalobah (left)
The ball was eventually put out of play by Aaron Wan-Bissaka, allowing United’s medics to rush onto the pitch to treat the injured winger.
Marcus Rashford was substituted on as a striker’s replacement as Antony was carried through the tunnel to receive further treatment.
More to follow.