REAL BETIS boss Manuel Pellegrini has fired a warning to Antony following his impressive LaLiga debut.
The on-loan Manchester United winger put in a man-of-the-match performance as Betis drew 2-2 with Athletic Bilbao on Sunday.
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Antony, 24, turned provider for Isco just fifteen minutes into his first start in Spain.
The Brazilian rushed onto a through ball and lashed a strike towards Unai Simon in the Bilbao goal.
It was smartly saved by the keeper – but ex-Real Madrid midfielder Isco was on hand to sweep home.
Antony was a constant threat on the right for the hosts, tormenting full-back Inigo Lekue.
He was involved again as the hosts took the lead on the stroke of half-time through Romain Perraud.
It was a far cry from the 24-year-old’s dismal spell at United, where he was ridiculed for doing needless tricks with the ball while not producing any end product.
Following the game, Betis boss Pelligrini sent Anthony a warning to continue his strong start.
And he advised the winger from falling back into familiar habits.
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Pelligrini said: “Well, I think it was a very positive debut.
“He’s a quality player. I was talking to him just before the game.
“I think a good player doesn’t have to be constantly showing off his skills with the ball.
“He has to play a good game, make few mistakes and do two or three important things – a goal, a good pass, a good cross.
“I think he was very involved today, especially with the second goal.
“He had just arrived a couple of days before and I think he’s going to contribute a lot to us.”
Antony joined Man Utd in 2022 from Ajax in a deal worth £84million.
He mustered just 5 goals in 62 games for the Red Devils, leaving the club with more yellow cards than goals.
Betis reportedly do not have an option to buy included in the loan deal that sent Antony to Spain last month.
United are still contributing 16 per cent of his mammoth £200,000-a-week salary.
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