Manchester United have been told to cut their losses on Antony by Joe Cole, who believes the Brazilian is not cut out for the Premier League.

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• Antony has struggled at United
• Bought for a huge fee
• Cole urges United to offload winger

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  Antony has fallen out of favour under Erik ten Hag this season and has only played one minute of Premier League football. Last season, he made 29 appearances in the top-flight but was only able to score one goal and register one assist.

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  Now, Cole has urged the Red Devils to merely cut Antony loose, as he has roundly failed to deliver on the promise he showed when playing for Ajax. United paid £86m ($115m) to secure his signature but in 84 appearances, he has managed just 17 goal involvements.

• WHAT COLE SAID

  Cole is quoted by as saying: "The problem with Antony at Manchester United is I think he’s a player that is perfect for the Dutch league.

  "I think the physicality of the Premier League is something he struggles with. He’s a talented footballer with great technique and skill, and it was good to see him playing well against Barnsley, but I don’t see him making an impact in the United starting team this season and I can’t see him turning it around at Manchester United.”

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Antony played in the Carabao Cup win over Barnsley last week – scoring a penalty in the 7-0 win – and will hope for some more minutes when United play Twente in the Europa League on Wednesday.

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