Antony's manager issues worrying verdict as £81m Man Utd flop's struggles return

Antony's manager issues worrying verdict as £81m Man Utd flop's struggles returnAntony reignited his career at Real Betis after his Manchester United nightmare but the Brazilian is now struggling in Spain with the World Cup just around the cornerCommentsSportSamuel Meade Sports Brand Writer16:50, 07 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAntony's form has dropped off in recent weeks at Real BetisAntony's form at Real Betis has nosedived with manager Manuel Pellegrini admitting "a bit of everything" is wrong with the former Manchester United winger.‌The Brazilian had initially return to form in Spain, where he moved initially on loan after his Old Trafford horror show. The ex-Ajax man was immediately back in the goals, which prompted the La Liga side to invest in him permanently.‌Antony was underwhelming at the weekend in a goalless draw with Espanyol, his fourth game on the spin without a goal or an assist. His performance was so flat that he was hauled off just after the hour mark as his struggles continue.‌It represents another dip for a man who was regularly ridiculed in the Premier League following his £81million move from Ajax - making him one of United's most expensive purchases ever. They got minimal return for that investment and now his good form at Betis has screeched to a halt.Pellegrini admitted that a number of different issues were behind his woes: “What's wrong with him? A bit of everything. First, it's a physical issue, because he doesn't train every day. Second, he has pubalgia and if we make him play 90 minutes, it's very difficult for him to recover for the next game.READ MORE: Marcus Rashford 'didn't deserve' Barcelona move as Man Utd icon predicts next moveREAD MORE: Elliot Anderson snubs Man Utd with Man City in pole position to complete £65m transfer"Third, that same pubalgia still gives him some discomfort, but one always expects him to do decisive things as he does. We have to continue...