Real Betis will face Chelsea in 2024-25 UEFA Conference League Final on Wednesday, with a chance to claim the club’s first international trophy. Now thrives under Manuel PellegriniThe Coach clarified how affecting Antony has been – and how far he has come.
After struggling to play time on Manchester United During the first half of the season, Antony rediscovered his form on Betis and resumed the spark he once had at Ajax. When asked if he feels responsible for Brazilian resuscitation, Pellegrini was quick to credit the player himself.
“I think I can be proud, but Antony did all the work he could to do it. I talked to him before he came to Betis, He told me he wasn’t playing because he was not happy, but he had a lot of complaints about what he has done, so he wanted to revenge. Here in Betis I think he had“Said Pellegrini at Tuesday’s press conference before the match.
Pellegrini also reflected on the pressure that Antony met after his big money for Manchester United and how it affected his career: “He did what we knew he could. It’s not easy when you are a player of $ 100 million. Antony is a very good player, and I’m absolutely sure this is a huge time here in Betis for him to continue to improve his career. “
Since he joined the loan last summer, Antony has quickly won real Betis fans. He has been a force in conference, which scored four goals and provided three assists in eight matches. While his future remains uncertain, it is clear that the Brazilians have found a place in Spain to grow and rediscover their best form.
Pellegrini supports Beti’s chances
Of course, Chelsea comes into the final as favorites. Even Betis star Isco admitted that the difference in budget between the two clubs is significant. But manager Manuel Pellegrini made it clear that financial muscle does not decide the final – and that his team is ready.
When asked who would be regarded as a favorite, Pellegrini was not discouraged: “It is very easy for me to say that Chelsea are favorites, because as Isco just said is their budget a little more than ours, but I don’t agree. I think both teams have exactly the same chance to win the game tomorrow-90 minutes in a game that anyone can win, it depends on the players’ performance, but we have players with a lot of experience as well.
“We will be absolutely convinced from the first minute that we will start winning the game, and after 90 minutes we will see which team played better“Finished Pellegrini. With that, the coach made it clear: budgets can differ, but the belief is equal.
