Antony Finds Form at Real Betis
Antony, the Brazilian winger, has found a new lease on life at Real Betis, where he has already matched his goal tally from the 2023/24 season at Manchester United in just four games. Joining the Spanish club in January on a loan deal that runs until the summer, Antony’s move seems to be a perfect fit for both the player and the team. The £90 million transfer from Ajax to Manchester United in 2022 had been marred by a lack of playing time and struggles to adapt to Ruben Amorim’s 3-4-3 system. However, at Real Betis, under the guidance of former Manchester City boss Manuel Pellegrini, Antony has hit the ground running.
Immediate Impact at Betis
From the moment he stepped onto the pitch for Real Betis, it was clear that Antony was a different player. In his debut match, he bagged an assist just 14 minutes into the game, earning him the coveted Man of the Match award. This performance set the tone for what was to come. In his second appearance, Antony found the back of the net, scoring his first goal for the club. His second goal came in the Europa Conference League, further solidifying his impact. Today, in a 3-0 LaLiga win over Real Sociedad, Antony scored his third goal, a stunning volley from the edge of the box that gave his side the lead in the second half. This goal was particularly impressive, showcasing his skill and confidence on the international stage.
Praise from All Quarters
Antony’s performances have not gone unnoticed. LaLiga’s official X account hailed him, posting: "Antony. What a player." The forward’s ability to make an immediate impact has earned him plaudits from fans, pundits, and fellow players alike. In just four games, he has matched his entire goal tally from the 2023/24 season at Manchester United, a testament to his适应能力和球场上的表现。然而，这一成功也让人们不禁思考，如果安东尼留在曼联会怎样。
曼联的反思
安东尼在皇家贝蒂斯的成功引发了曼联球迷的深思。在最近的一场英超联赛中，曼联以1-0不敌同样挣扎的托特纳姆热刺。由于伤病困扰，曼联主帅阿莫林不得不在替补席上安排八名年轻球员。一位球迷评论道：“看来曼联丢弃了错误的球员。”另一位球迷则表示：“你不得不问曼联到底出了什么问题。”还有人指出：“曼联是一个被诅咒的俱乐部。”另一位球迷补充道：“他离开曼联是正确的选择。”这些言论反映了球迷对俱乐部当前状态的担忧和对安东尼在贝蒂斯表现的羡慕。
球员的转变
安东尼在皇家贝蒂斯的表现证明了他在适当的环境中可以大放异彩。技术精湛、速度快、射门精准，他在贝蒂斯的体系中找到了自己的位置，展现了与其他球员的默契和配合。主帅佩莱格里尼对他的信任和支持也是他迅速适应新环境的重要因素。在曼联，安东尼曾因战术体系和伤病问题而受到限制，但在贝蒂斯，他得以充分发挥自己的潜力。
未来展望
随着在皇家贝蒂斯的出色表现，安东尼的未来也引起了广泛关注。尽管目前这只是为期六个月的租借，但他的表现可能为他赢得一份长期合同。皇家贝蒂斯和安东尼本人都表示，他们对未来的合作持开放态度。对于曼联来说，安东尼的成功也可能会促使他们重新评估目前的战术和球员管理策略。无论未来如何，安东尼在皇家贝蒂斯的表现已经证明了他是一位顶级球员，值得更多的关注和认可。
注：由于原文是英文，部分中文内容已调整以更好地适应上下文。
