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From "Compass" to La Liga killing god! A script that is a paradoxical change of fate with billions of yuan

6:02pm, 7 May 2025Football

"Anthony draws a compass again on the spot!" This ridicule that once exploded in the Premier League stands has now become the most absurd prophecy in football. The Mr. Billion yuan, who was nailed to the pillar of shame by Manchester United fans, turned into the "Green Assassin" in Betis - participating in 10 goals in 19 games, tying the number of goals scored in Manchester United in 72 games, and its efficiency increased significantly. From being ridiculed by the entire network to being a big hit in the La Liga, Anthony's counterattack can be regarded as the most exciting "face-slapping script" in the football world!

Premier League cage: The "Transformers" under the tactical shackles

came to Old Trafford at a sky-high price of 100 million euros. Anthony should have been the "nuclear weapon" on the Red Devils' side. But Tenghager's tactical manual turned him into a "Transformers" who were busy at both ends of offense and defense. In Manchester United's 4231 system, he has to complete 4.2 defensive confrontations per game like a engineer, and also has to shoulder the offensive responsibility of Mr. 100 million yuan. This tearing positioning directly nullifies his offensive talent. Data fell sharply: the average game exceeded 4.3 times to 2.1 times, and the shooting conversion rate was low to a terrible 6.7%.

What's even more deadly is the "muscle jungle" of the Premier League. Facing full-backs such as Arnold and Trippier, Anthony feels like he is playing the "Human Clearance Plan" every time he gets the ball. Under high-intensity confrontation, his signature fried croquettes became "turning around in place". Fans used "compass" to mock his running position, but in fact he struggled under high pressure defense.

I simply doubt that Tenghach took Anthony's instructions backwards?

La Liga Magic: Tactical Customized "Rebirth Password"

and was loaned to Betis, and Anthony's situation shines because of the role given to him by the team!

When Betis coach Pellegrini opened the tactical tips, Anthony's "rebirth code" was finally activated. In the 4231 formation, the right wing became his "private territory", and the tactical command of free incision allowed him to instantly regain the edge of the Ajax era. Against Athletic Bilbao, he passed three people like a ghost, and declared the return of the king with a cool shot; facing Real Madrid's defense, he took advantage of the gap that his teammates had pulled open to stage a scene of killing the old master alone.

La Liga's relatively loose defensive standards are simply tailored to Anthony's technical style of play. Without the "needed fight" of the Premier League, his pace frequency advantage was infinitely amplified, with an average of 3.8 passes and 2.1 key passes per game, and the data was directly full. Betis's medical team's "black technology" also came to assist - resistance pool training and centrifugal strength strengthening, which made his vertical jump height soar 8 cm, and he could easily score the ball.

Psychological Critical Strike: The "counterattack fuel" irrigated by trust

is more magical than tactics, and is the "psychological Critical Strike" brought by trust. At Manchester United, Anthony was carrying the heavy shackles of Mr. Billion, the media's criticism and the fans' booing, crushing his self-confidence into pieces.

And in Betis, Pellegrini's words "He is the core of the offensive" instantly unlocked his hidden skills. The selfless running of teammates Fekir and William Jose made him feel even more comfortable to "lead teammates to fly".

This feeling of "needing" allowed Anthony to completely let himself go. On the training ground, he took the initiative to practice free kicks and returned to defense without any effort during the game. His professional attitude, which was once criticized, has now become a spiritual role model for the team. From "high salary and low ability" to "thigh-level players", he used his actions to explain what it means to "a scholar dies for his confidant".

From the "Mr. Compasses" ridiculed by the entire network to the "God of Death on the Wing" in the La Liga, Anthony's counterattack is the most explosive script of the year.

This is not only a player's self-salvation, but also tear apart the cruel truth of modern football: no matter how expensive a star is, he may become a victim of the wrong system; no matter how bad a "parallel" is, he can turn the tables against the wind when he encounters the right mentor.

Next stop, will Anthony continue to write the legend at Betis, or will he return to the Premier League with the confidence of rebirth? This realistic version of the "counterattack drama" is far more exciting than any script of a football game!

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