The 23/24 season has been one to forget for United after their dismal start to the campaign.
Ten Hag’s men are currently sixth in the Premier League table, eight points off fourth-placed Aston Villa.
United’s Champions League dream turned into a nightmare after they finished bottom of their group behind Bayern Munich, FC Copenhagen and Galatasaray.
However, United have built up some momentum in recent weeks as they were on a seven-match unbeaten run before their defeat by Fulham.
The Red Devils were beaten by a late Alex Iwobi strike with Marco Silva’s men sealing a dramatic 2-1 win at Old Trafford.
One of the main talking points this season has been the form of winger Antony, who has only managed one goal and one assist in 25 appearances.
Speaking ahead of their match against Fulham, Ten Hag admitted that the Brazilian hasn’t shown his full potential.
He said: “He has to prove a point, that he will do. And he has big potential. He hasn’t shown it lately, but I know what his talent is, and it’s about proving his talent, and it’s about him.
“And, yeah, he will probably get his opportunities, right? But, yeah, I think that was always the idea.”
Ten Hag continued: “You have competition, and now he has to show himself on the training pitch, but also others because we have opportunities there.
“With [Amad] Diallo returning from an injury, he’s doing well in the training. Omari Forson is doing well. So we have options to fill in those positions. And it’s not set that Marcus Rashford has to play as a centre forward.”
United will be back in action next weekend when they take on local rivals Manchester City on Sunday afternoon.
