What Manchester United’s Antony Dos Santos said following Liverpool goal

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A remembrance of Antony Dos Santos’ reaction after scoring for Manchester United against Liverpool.

The Brazilian international footballer joined the match as a substitute while his side was still down by one goal.

His goal later was surprising, given his underwhelming performance since last year. Domestic allegations had brought him together with police departments in Brazil and Manchester during that year, and his performance diminished by a sad margin.

However, the former-Ajax player found the net during this match to help United into the Emirates FA Cup’s last four.

Speaking post-match, Antony reacted as follows:

‘It was a very important goal, it gave us the chance to go to extra-time and try to win.

‘Personally, it was a very important moment for me, I needed that goal. At no point did I stop thinking about it and working.

‘It’s games like this that show our values and I believe this will motivate everyone for the season. It was a game that we had to help in every way and I managed to score the equaliser.

‘I have also been training my right leg, to make it better and I have done my best to help in the defence, acting as a winger.

‘It was a time for everyone to donate, whatever their position. We came together there and achieved an incredible turnaround.’

The past days when he was nearly not favoured have not been wasted.

‘It has been a period of a lot of learning. I try to learn from each criticism, understand where I can improve.

‘I have been working silently to evolve and show my football on the field. I know my potential and I know why Manchester United hired me. I want to repay all of this on the field.

‘My team-mates are giving me a lot of confidence, my family too. This is important and gives me a lot of confidence.

‘In the opportunity the coach gave me, I managed to be decisive and help. I’m grateful to Manchester United, it was my lifelong dream to be here.’

More will be expected from the player who seemed to have made a return. His confidence will also improve further since the sad incident.