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Erik ten Hag does not believe Antony\u2019s return will be a distraction after Manchester United announced he will resume training and is available for selection amid police inquiries into allegations of abuse\u00a0against him.<\/p>\n

The 23-year-old was given a leave of absence on September 10 and returned to England from Brazil earlier this week, before attending a voluntary interview with Greater Manchester Police on Thursday.<\/p>\n

Antony has always denied the allegations against him and United confirmed on Friday morning the winger will rejoin training and can resume playing Ten Hag\u2019s side.<\/p>\n

The Premier League club said in a statement: \u201cSince allegations were first made in June, Antony has co-operated with police inquiries in both Brazil and the UK, and he continues to do so.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs Antony\u2019s employer, Manchester United has decided that he will resume training at Carrington, and be available for selection, while police inquiries proceed.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThis will be kept under review pending further developments in the case.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs a club we condemn acts of violence and abuse. We recognise the importance of safeguarding all those involved in this situation, and acknowledge the impact these allegations have on survivors of abuse.\u201d<\/p>\n

United released the statement just over two hours before Ten Hag faced the media to preview Saturday\u2019s match against Crystal Palace.<\/p>\n

Antony will not be involved in that Premier League encounter but will return to training with the group on the day of the game.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe make the statement, so I refer to the statement,\u201d Ten Hag said. \u201cI think everything has been made clear in the statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cNo, I don\u2019t think it\u2019s a distraction. We focus on the games and he will do as well.\u201d<\/p>\n

Asked for details on his return, the Dutchman said: \u201cOn Saturday, he will be back in the training, so tomorrow.<\/p>\n

\u201cI have to see (how fit he is), but I think, yeah (he\u2019s fit).\u201d<\/p>\n

Antony is facing several accusations of physical aggression towards his former girlfriend Gabriela Cavallin, who spoke to Brazilian outlet UOL earlier this month.<\/p>\n

The winger has denied those allegations, as well as further assault claims made by Rayssa de Freitas and Ingrid Lana.<\/p>\n

Antony has not been arrested or charged in either Brazil or by GMP and he left the voluntary interview, where he presented evidence to support his strenuous denials, without any restrictions.<\/p>\n

United will continue to monitor the situation while police enquiries are going on.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson for the charity Women\u2019s Aid said: \u201cWe know that this morning\u2019s news from Manchester United about their player, Antony, returning to training and selection while police inquiries continue will have an impact on survivors of domestic abuse.<\/p>\n

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\u201cWe urge the national football organisations to work with specialist services, like Women\u2019s Aid, to provide much-needed guidance for clubs on domestic abuse and the handling of domestic abuse cases.<\/p>\n

\u201cAn informed and consistent approach is vital in order to create a society where domestic abuse is not tolerated and we will be writing to the national organisations to raise this.\u201d<\/p>\n

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