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Erik ten Hag has spoken out about the decision to reintegrate Antony back into Manchester United\u2019s squad amid the domestic abuse allegations against him.<\/p>\n
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Antony was named on the bench for United\u2019s Champions League clash against Galatasaray on Tuesday night.<\/p>\n
It is the first time the Brazil international has been included in a match day squad for nearly a month after being placed on a leave of absence to deal with the allegations.<\/p>\n
The winger\u2019s former partner, Gabriela Cavallin,\u00a0has alleged that she has been physically attacked\u00a0by the 23-year-old on multiple occasions during their time together in Manchester and in their native Brazil.<\/p>\n
Last Friday, United announced that Antony, who denies the accusations, could return to training and was available for selection while \u2018police inquiries proceed\u2019.<\/p>\n
Ten Hag suggested in his pre-match press conference that the player may feature against Galatasaray and defended his decision to bring him back to the first-team.<\/p>\n
He doubled down on these comments ahead of kick-off, telling TNT Sports: \u2018Of course, our minds were with him and of course also the allegations.<\/p>\n
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\u2018You think about it. We took them very serious, but we took the leave of absence to deal with this and he was fully co-operative with the police in Brazil and in Manchester.<\/p>\n
\u2018He\u2019s not accused, so he\u2019s available.\u2019<\/p>\n
Ten Hag has made just one change to the side that lost 1-0 to Crystal Palace over the weekend, with Hannibal Mejbri replacing Facundo Pellistri.<\/p>\n
\u2018Hannibal is a young player, he is not able to play three times in one week. He\u2019s not that experienced,\u2019 the manager added.<\/p>\n
\u2018He\u2019ll bring energy. We want to manage that energy, so we have to manage the squad.<\/p>\n
\u2018I\u2019m not used to it but you still what to have the best team always and from a technical approach he fits in very well today.\u2019<\/p>\n