Man Utd star Antony leaves stadium on crutches after being stretchered off vs Fenerbahce

Manchester United winger could be set for a spell on the sidelines after being seen leaving the stadium on crutches following .

United chalked up in the on Thursday night in Istanbul. Jose Mourinho's side ensured that Erik ten Hag and his players have not tasted victory in the competition for 12 months - and there was further bad news after the final whistle.

Antony only came on as a 73rd-minute substitute for , but had to be withdrawn 16 minutes later for Amad Diallo. The problem initially appeared innocuous, but the Brazilian appeared in some discomfort and signalled to the bench that he needed replacing.

A stretcher was brought onto the pitch to take the former Ajax man off - and he was later seen using crutches and wearing a protective boot on his left leg as he went through the media mixed zone on the way to the United coach.

READ MORE:

READ MORE:

Antony has contributed just one goal in five appearances across all competitions this season, but Ten Hag can hardly afford any more injuries. The Dutchman later found himself having to defend his decision to introduce the 24-year-old ahead of Amad - a call which angered some fans on social media - saying Antony had been "training very good".

Antony has just 12 goals and five assists in 86 matches for United since Ten Hag oversaw a £86million transfer to land him from his former club Ajax. He has so far failed to live up to his billing, with Alejandro Garnacho, Rashford and Amad preferred in wide areas this season.

But with , Jonny Evans, , , Leny Yoro and Tyrell Malacia all missing from the trip to Istanbul, Ten Hag already has enough injuries on his hands. The result didn't do much to ease the pressure on his job, either.

Christian Eriksen put the away side ahead with a powerful finish at the end of a flowing move involving Garnacho, Noussair Mazraoui and Joshua Zirkzee. That was their first shot on goal but the good times didn't last.

Andre Onana made from Youssouf En-Nesyri to keep United 1-0 up at half-time, but the Fenerbahce striker nodded in from Allain Saint-Maximin's cross to equalise shortly after. The home side then had a penalty waved away for Manuel Ugarte's challenge on Bright Osayi-Samuel – an incident which

Casemiro and Rasmus Hojlund were summoned from the bench in the 55th minute in search of some inspiration, but United couldn't find it. They now sit 21st in the Europa League table after failing to beat FC Twente, Porto and Fenerbahce.

and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you're curious, you can read our