The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

The noise of the Westfalenstadion gradually subsided, and the afterglow of the fierce game that just ended was still lingering in the air. Manchester United's players had just experienced a fierce battle, and at this moment, their head coach Mourinho was walking with veteran Keppel Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) to the post-match press conference room covered by spotlights.

Mourinho's steps were steady and powerful, and his face was a little tired after the battle, but his sharp eyes still revealed his majesty as a famous coach. Keppel Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) followed him with a serious face, and his tall body was like a silent mountain.

When Mourinho and Keppel Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) stepped into the room, the flash lights on the scene flickered like stars, and the shutter sounds came one after another. Mourinho frowned slightly, as if he was not used to the overly enthusiastic scene, but he soon returned to normal.

Mourinho sat down calmly on the podium, and Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) also sat down on the chair next to him.

After the host made a simple opening, the press conference officially began.

The first question was shot at Mourinho like a sharp arrow: "Coach Mourinho, today's game at the Westfalen Stadium was terrible. Can you tell us how you feel now?"

Mourinho raised his head slightly, looked around the field, and said in a low and powerful voice: "Our players performed very well today. Although we didn't win, the score of 0:0 is within our acceptable range. Dortmund is a worthy opponent. You know, this is the Westfalen Stadium, a devil's home stadium famous throughout Europe, a magical stadium. It will not be easy for any team to come here."

"Just in the last round, the Spanish giant Barcelona Club was reversed here. I believe this reporter from Mundo Deportivo should remember it clearly." Mourinho pointed to his old "opponent" Juan Miranda, a reporter from Mundo Deportivo, in the press box and teased.

"Hahahaha." The reporter in the press box laughed heartily. Juan Miranda, the Mundo Deportivo reporter, seemed to have gotten used to Mourinho's sharp tongue. He made a general gesture to Mourinho but did not speak.

"I still have to say that this is the Westfalenstadion. The fans here are great. The warm atmosphere they create seems to melt people. Every opponent here will feel huge pressure. However, our boys were not defeated by this pressure. They showed tenacious fighting spirit on the court. Every pressing and every defense was done very well. We successfully resisted the opponent's wave after wave of fierce attacks. Being able to retreat from here unscathed is a victory in itself. I am proud of them." Mourinho continued.

As Mourinho's voice fell, a slight discussion sounded in the venue. Reporters took notes in their notebooks, trying to dig out more information from his words. Then, a young reporter stood up and asked: "Coach Mourinho, we also saw that the team had many offensive opportunities in the game, but they were not converted into goals in the end. What problems do you think the team still has in terms of offense?"

Mourinho frowned, thought for a moment, and then said: "Offense is an art. It not only depends on the individual ability of the players, but also closely related to the overall tactical coordination of the team, the situation on the field and the players' on-the-spot mentality. In today's game, we did create some good offensive opportunities, but our players may still lack some fire in the final shot. This may be because the opponent's defense put a lot of pressure on us, or it may be that our players have a critical moment. Some are too nervous. However, this is part of the game, and we will focus on strengthening this aspect of training in subsequent training. "

At this time, Juan Miranda, a reporter from Mundo Deportivo, got the opportunity to ask questions. He couldn't wait to stand up and asked: "Coach Mourinho, today's game was really ups and downs, especially Edinson Cavani missed the penalty kick, which may have had a certain impact on the direction of the game. What do you think about this?"

Mourinho adjusted his sitting posture slightly, his eyes slowly swept across the court, and the low and magnetic voice sounded: "Taking a penalty kick is never an easy thing. Edinson Cavani is a very good player who has shown his strength in countless games. Today's penalty kick, that's just oneA moment, at that moment, there are too many factors that will interfere with the player's judgment. "

He paused slightly and continued: "We must not forget that Edinson Cavani has a very high penalty hit rate in previous games. He has also been in good shape in training. Today in a devil's home field like Westfalen, the pressure is huge. The shouts and boos from the opposing fans, as well as the tense atmosphere of the entire game, may cause a top player to make a mistake at that moment. It's not his fault, it's just part of the game. "

"Mundo Deportivo" reporter Juan Miranda immediately asked: "But coach Mourinho, this penalty miss may have made Manchester United lose the opportunity to lock in the victory in advance. Don't you think this is a serious mistake? "

Mourinho's face sank slightly, and he said seriously: "First of all, I want to say that 1:0 cannot help any team lock in the qualification for promotion. You should know better than me that Barcelona Club led 2:1 in the first leg of the last round, but was not eliminated in the end? ! Secondly, as a player, it is normal to miss a penalty. I don't think Edinson Cavani's missed penalty is a mistake that should be overly blamed. We are a team. In a game, there are many links, including offense, defense, organization, etc. Edinson Cavani performed equally well in other aspects, and he made a huge contribution to the team's offense. We can't put all the responsibility on him because of this penalty. "

Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) nodded slightly on the side, and he said: "On the court, each of us is doing our best. Edinson Cavani is no exception. He must be more upset than anyone else about missing a penalty. But we are teammates, we will bear it together instead of blaming him. "

At this time, a young reporter stood up and asked: "Coach Mourinho, how will you adjust the team's mentality in the next game to avoid the negative impact of this missed penalty? "

Mourinho pondered for a moment and said, "We will communicate internally to let the players know that this is just a small episode in a game. We can't always immerse ourselves in past mistakes, but look forward. We will strengthen psychological training in training so that the players can deal with pressure more calmly. "

As the press conference progressed, the reporters' questions became more and more in-depth.

"Coach Mourinho, do you think Edinson Cavani has any technical problems when taking a penalty kick?" A reporter asked.

Mourinho shook his head and said, "From a technical perspective, Edinson Cavani's penalty kick technique is very solid. He has his own rhythm and way. In today's game, I think it is more of a psychological factor. The tension at the critical moment may have caused his movements to be slightly deformed, but this does not mean that there is a problem with his technique. "

"Will you let Edinson Cavani take the penalty kick in future games? "Another reporter asked.

Mourinho said without hesitation: "Of course. Edinson Cavani is still Manchester United's first penalty taker. I believe in his ability. He is an experienced and capable player. A missed penalty cannot negate all of him. We will give him a chance to prove himself again in future games. "

Keppel Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) added: "We all believe in Edinson Cavani, he is our brother. In the team, we will support each other no matter what difficulties we encounter. "

The press conference continued.

At this time, another reporter led the topic to Keppel Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe): "Pepe, your performance on the field today is remarkable, especially on the defensive end. You successfully blocked several threatening attacks from the opponent. Can you share with us your feelings on the field? ”

Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) raised his head, his face slightly flushed, and said shyly: "I just tried my best to complete the tasks assigned by the coach. Playing in a stadium like Westfalen, the pressure is really great, but I told myself to stay calm and focus on every defensive action. I am very happy to be able to make some contributions to the team. ”

As the press conference progressed, the questions became more and more sharp. A reporter asked sharply: "Coach Mourinho, the team did not score today, which may affect the team's morale to a certain extent. Are you ready?How to adjust the team's status in the next game? "

A firm light flashed in Mourinho's eyes. He slapped the table hard and said loudly: "Morale is the soul of a team. Although we didn't score today, our excellent performance on the defensive end should make every player proud. In the next training, we will analyze the game video to let the players see their strengths and weaknesses. At the same time, we will strengthen psychological counseling to keep the players positive and optimistic. We want them to know that the result of a game cannot determine everything, and we still have many opportunities to prove ourselves. "

Mourinho's words were loud and clear, and the reporters on the scene were shocked by his momentum. However, the voice of doubt still exists. A young reporter stood up and asked: "But coach, in the next game, our opponents may focus on our weaknesses in offense today. How are you going to deal with this situation? "

Mourinho pondered for a moment, and then slowly said: "Football is a contest of wisdom. We will adjust our offensive tactics according to the tactical characteristics of our opponents. We may try some new offensive combinations to make it difficult for the opponent to figure out our offensive routines. At the same time, we will also strengthen the players' awareness of running positions in the offense and improve their offensive efficiency. "

Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) listened carefully to the coach's answer, his eyes full of admiration. He knew that in such an occasion, every word of the coach represented the team's position and attitude.

The press conference continued, and the reporters' questions involved all aspects of the game, from the players' injuries to the team's tactical adjustments, from the performance of individual players to the goals of the entire season. Mourinho answered them patiently one by one, and his rich experience and calm attitude made the reporters on the scene have to admire him.

As time went by, the press conference had been going on for nearly an hour. At this time, a reporter asked a question about the internal atmosphere of the team: "Coach Mourinho, in such a high-intensity game, the atmosphere within the team is very important. How do you maintain unity and harmony within the team?"

Mourinho smiled and said, "We are a big family. In this team, every player has his own role and responsibility. We respect, understand and support each other. We are comrades in training and friends in life. I always emphasize the spirit of teamwork. Only by unity can we achieve good results in the game. "

Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) also added: "In the team, everyone is very friendly. The old players will give us young players a lot of advice and help. We grow and improve together. "

At the end of the press conference, Mourinho once again emphasized the team's goals and determination: "Our goal is very clear, that is, to continuously improve our level in the next game and achieve better results. We will not be discouraged by not scoring a goal in a game, we will move forward courageously. "

When Mourinho and Keppler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) stood up and left the press conference, the flash lights on the scene flashed wildly again.