MANCHESTER United star Antony has been pictured back in training for the first time since domestic abuse allegations.
The Brazil winger, 23, has not played for the Red Devils since their 3-1 loss at Arsenal on September 3.
But he could make a comeback against Galatasaray tomorrow in the Champions League.
Antony was back in England last week and attended a voluntary interview with Greater Manchester Police.
Antony denies the allegations made against him in both the UK and his homeland.
The winger was pictured at Carrington yesterday and could be back in contention for Erik ten Hag’s under-fire side against the Turkish outfit at Old Trafford.
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It comes after Saturday’s home 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace – their fifth defeat of the season from nine games in all competitions.
Yesterday his ex-girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin broke her silence since his return to training.
“Gabrela Cavallin’s attorneys inform that the crimes committed by the player are still being investigated by the Manchester Police and also the Brazilian Plice, which is why we believe that he will soon be sent to Court, where he will have to face a trial,” a press release read, according to MailOnline.
“It seems obvious to us that fallacies would be created with the intention that the team bringing him back to training.”
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United boss ten Hag insisted the embattled player’s return to the squad will not be a “distraction”.
The club has faced numerous controversies in recent months – such as its handling of Mason Greenwood and ten Hag’s ongoing feud with Jadon Sancho.
Dutchman ten Hag said he has spoken to Antony.
It has been reported in Brazil that Gabriela has told police that £150,000-a-week Antony assaulted her four times.
She previously alleged she was first attacked in June 2022 while pregnant and on holiday in Brazil.
And she claimed in January Antony headbutted and punched her in a Manchester hotel, damaging a breast implant.
She also alleged he threw a glass at her in May, injuring her finger.
Cavallin led calls for Antony to be dropped from the squad in an exclusive interview with The Sun on Sunday.
Gabriela said: “Antony needs to be taken off the pitch. It’s disappointing he’s still allowed to play while there’s an investigation.
“I am absolutely destroyed by the whole process. How can life go on as normal for him?
“They cant just know what they know now and not do anything. He needs to be removed.”
Antony gave a tearful interview earlier this month in which he denied the allegations made against him, and stated he does not fear for his United future.
He said: “It’s something that doesn’t cross my mind. I never touched her.
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“I know that many are massacring me but the truth always comes out. I am 100 per cent sure that I have never touched a woman.
“I dream of returning to the national team and I want to show that Antony is innocent of all this.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
