Antony News and Analysis

Manchester United loaned out right winger Antony to Real Betis this winter in the hopes that a move to Spain would get something out of their mercurial forward. And Antony has quickly made Seville his new home, playing at a higher level than most players in LaLiga so far this season. In seven matches, Antony has scored two goals with two assists while averaging three key passes per game and more than two combined dribbles completed and fouls drawn per match. After offering no real end product or creativity at Old Trafford, Antony has been one of the best creators in Europe since his move to Real Betis, giving him hope for the future, whether that is with Real Betis, Manchester United, or even some other club in European football. But while Antony has broken out in his new surround...

Manchester United loanee Antony looks like a completely different man since moving from Old Trafford to the Benito Villamarin, and ever since he's joined Real Betis, Los Verdiblancos have been the second highest performing team in LaLiga after league title favorite Barcelona. Isco has been splendid, too, and was instrumental in the 2-1 win over former employers Real Madrid, but Antony has unmistakably been the star of the show. But where, exactly, does Antony rank? Both in terms of form and overall quality. It's a difficult question to ask since Antony has just joined LaLiga and previously had a poor reputation as a nearly 100 million euro transfer flop for Manchester United. Form and class are two distinct entities, and, because of that, it becomes additionally difficult to asses...

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Where does Antony rank among LaLiga’s best players right now?