ANDY COLE has blasted Antony for his lack of ability to cross the ball on his right foot.
The former Manchester United striker has suggested that the Brazilian winger, 23, has become predictable to Premier League defenders.
Cole, 51, scored 121 goals in 275 games for the Red Devils but expects he would not have scored as many if Antony was in his team.
He told King Casino Bonus: “If I was a striker in this Manchester United team and saw Antony was playing on the right wing, I’d be pulling my hair out because I know that I will never get a cross my way on his weak right foot.
“If I was making a run into the box, I would not expect anything because he always chops back on to his left foot.
“The game has changed now and what managers want from wingers is different.”
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The winger joined United last summer from Ajax for £85.5million.
So far he has scored seven goals in his 31 appearances in all competitions.
However, he has only provided one assist for his team-mates.
Cole went on to suggest that Antony might have underestimated the difficulty of playing in the Premier League.
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He said: “Antony has had a tough first season in the Premier League.
“He’s finding his feet but I don’t think he expected the Premier League to be as hard as it is.
“Now defenders who play against him know there is no element of surprise because he always wants to come back on his left foot.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
