Antony has not featured since the 3-2 defeat to Arsenal (Picture: Getty)
Manchester United winger Antony will not be included in the squad taking on Crystal Palace on Saturday.
The Brazilian international has not featured since 23 August, placed on a mutual leave of absence following domestic abuse allegations. Antony faces allegations of assault made by his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin.
The 23-year-old returned to England this week and attended a voluntary interview with Greater Manchester Police.
Antony has strongly denied all accusations – including those made by two further women.
In a statement released on Friday, United confirmed Antony has returned to training and his available for selection.
‘As Antony’s employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington, and be available for selection, while police inquiries proceed,’ the club statement read.
‘This will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.’
Ten Hag was quizzed on the player’s return on Friday (Picture: Getty)
While Antony is back among the squad, The Sun report he will not be involved on Saturday when United take on Palace at Old Trafford.
United’s statement was released shortly before Erik ten Hag addressed the media.
The Dutchman, who signed Antony from former club Ajax for £85million last year, told reporters: ‘We make the statement so I refer to the statement, everything has been made clear in the statement.
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‘No, I don’t think it’s a distraction [on the rest of the squad]. We will focus on the games. He will do as well.’
Asked when Antony could play again, he added: ‘On Saturday, he will be back in training, so tomorrow. I have to see, but I think, yeah [he’s fit].’
Antony started all four of United’s Premier League games prior to his leave of absence. In his debut season at Old Trafford, the Brazilian scored eight times in 44 appearances.
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