Andy Cole slams Man Utd player

Former Manchester United player Andy Cole has lashed out at Antony as he said he would have driven the Brazilian crazy if they played together.

Cole also hit at the Red Devils for overpaying for the Brazil forward, who joined them from Dutch club Ajax last year in a €100million (£85.6m) deal.

However, Antony has failed to live up to his price tag at Old Trafford, with no goals or assists in 12 appearances for Man United this season.

Cole told Betfred: “If I played with Antony, it would drive me mad.

“As a centre-forward, if you’re playing with someone like Antony and he doesn’t get to the byline and put crosses in, then you’re going to be pulling your hair out.

“Strikers need crosses, especially Rasmus Hojlund who hasn’t scored in the Premier League yet. When Antony cuts in on his left-foot, nine times out of ten he’s going to shoot. The only chances Hojlund’s going to receive from Antony is if the opposition goalkeeper parries any of his shots from distance.”