1. Anthony on the reasons for his improved form
Brazilian winger Anthony has recently shared the reasons why he has failed to shine at Manchester United. He says that a change of environment has played an important role in his recovery.
“The sunshine here makes me feel good, and Seville is much more beautiful than Manchester,” Anthony said of the two cities he plays in. It is clear that Anthony is not only in a better mood after moving to Spain, but also that his performance on the pitch has improved significantly.
2. Anthony’s impressive performance at Real Betis
Since joining Real Betis on loan, Anthony has been impressive. In just 10 games, he has scored 4 goals and provided 4 assists, showing great efficiency.
On March 16, in the 28th round of La Liga, Anthony scored again, helping Real Betis to a 3-2 victory over Leganés. This performance is in stark contrast to his time at Manchester United. Since his transfer from Ajax to Manchester United for 85 million pounds in 2022, Anthony has scored only 12 goals in 96 Premier League games, failing to meet expectations.
3. Coach analysis: Physical fitness is key
Anthony’s current coach, Ruben Amorim, believes that Anthony’s biggest problem in the Premier League is a lack of physical confrontation.
“Playing in England, physical confrontation is very important. If you don’t have the physical qualities, you’ll face a lot of difficulties,” Amorim told TNT Sports. ‘Anthony played better in Spain for a number of reasons, but I would say that physical qualities were the most important factor.’
Compared to the Premier League, the pace and style of La Liga matches are more suited to Anthony’s technical characteristics, which also allows him to better showcase his strengths.
4. Loan agreement and future plans
Under the loan agreement, Real Betis will bear most of Anthony’s salary, which is over 100,000 pounds per week, equivalent to 84% of his income at Manchester United. This is not a small sum for Betis, but they are obviously satisfied with Anthony’s performance.
The Spanish team has expressed its desire to keep Anthony for the long term, while Manchester United also hopes to recover some of the money invested two years ago by selling the player in the future. For Anthony, this loan may become an important turning point in his career.
5. Summary: Sunshine, surroundings and a fresh start
Anthony‘s story shows how important surroundings are for a player’s form. From the rainy Manchester to the sunny Seville, Anthony not only regained his confidence, but also proved his worth on the pitch. In the future, we will see if he can continue this form and help Real Betis win more games.
