The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

After the game, Manchester United coach Mourinho and the best player of the game David De Gea attended the press conference together. At this time, Mourinho's face was filled with confidence and relief. It was the calmness after a hard-fought battle and victory. He slightly adjusted his collar, glanced at the reporters present with a calm and firm gaze, and then slowly began his speech.

"Today, I must praise our players." Mourinho's voice was steady and powerful, as if every word contained his deep respect for the players. "Their performance on the court was perfect. From the first minute of the game, they showed tenacious fighting spirit and high concentration. Facing such a strong opponent as Bayern Munich, they did not fear at all, but actively fought for every ball and implemented the tactics we formulated before the game."

Mourinho paused slightly, as if recalling every wonderful moment in the game, "On the defensive end, our players are like an indestructible wall. They did a great job in assisting and filling positions, successfully limiting The performance of Bayern's world-class stars was suppressed. On the offensive end, our offensive players also showed extremely high efficiency and creativity. They were able to seize the loopholes in Bayern Munich's defense and create threatening offensive opportunities. "

Then, Mourinho's eyes revealed a hint of pride, "This victory belongs to every Manchester United player. They have won honor for the team with their sweat and hard work. I believe that as long as we can maintain this state and fighting spirit, we will have enough confidence to continue to win in the next away game and finally advance to the final of this season's Champions League. "

After Mourinho finished speaking, David De Gea took the microphone. The best player of the game, the Manchester United captain who made a high catch and blocked the goal, still had the focus and seriousness on his face during the game. He cleared his throat slightly and began to tell the story behind this victory.

"In fact, the key to winning this game is Mourinho and the entire coaching staff's prediction of Bayern Munich's lineup and targeted training before the game." David De Gea's words are concise and direct. "In the pre-match preparation stage, the club information center conducted an in-depth study of Bayern Munich's lineup. They carefully analyzed the characteristics of each player of Bayern Munich, their habitual tactical play and recent status."

"Club Information Center? Mr. De Gea, can you tell me more about it?" English reporters familiar with Manchester United know that this is part of the internal reform after Rowley took over Manchester United, but it has not been taken seriously by the media before. But today, when I heard David De Gea mention this center so formally, it was like a shark smelling blood.

David De Gea recalled, "The club information center is actually a department responsible for information collection and analysis. Mourinho developed a very detailed targeted training plan based on the information and analysis they provided. In the training, we simulated Bayern Munich's offensive and defensive tactics to familiarize our players with Bayern Munich's game rhythm in advance. We conducted special defensive drills for Bayern Munich's offensive core players to let our defensive players know how to limit their performance."

"Moreover, Mourinho also adjusted our offensive tactics. He designed some new offensive routines based on Bayern Munich's defensive weaknesses. These routines played a very critical role in today's game. Our offensive players were able to successfully break through Bayern Munich's defense according to the coach's arrangement and create scoring opportunities." David De Gea continued.

At the press conference, the atmosphere was warm and tense. Reporters kept asking various questions, and Mourinho and David De Gea patiently answered them one by one. At the same time, another group of reporters waiting at the exit of Old Trafford also interviewed Manchester United midfielder Rodrigo Hernandez and forward Edinson Cavani who were about to leave.

When the reporter asked about the topic of the game, Rodrigo Hernandez's face was full of excitement. He said: "This game is so exciting. Each of us knows how strong Bayern Munich is, but we believe in the strength of our team more. On the court, we are like a close whole. Every pass and every run is for the team's victory. When I got the ball in the midfield, I could feel the support of my teammates. This feeling gave me confidence to organize the attack."

And the team's forward Edinson Cavani also joinedIn an interview, he said excitedly: "Today's two goals are the result of the perfect coordination of our entire offensive line. Before the game, we conducted multiple simulated offensive drills targeting the characteristics of Bayern Munich's back line players, which allowed us to quickly find their defensive loopholes in the game. When I received the pass from my teammate and faced the goalkeeper, I had only one thought, that is, to score the ball and expand the score for the team."

A reporter asked Rodrigo Hernandez: "In the game, Bayern Munich's midfield also put a lot of pressure on you. How do you maintain your advantage in the confrontation?" Rodrigo Hernandez smiled and replied: "It's really not easy, but we have been fully prepared in training. We know the characteristics of Bayern Munich's midfielders, so we will carry out targeted pressing when defending, and get rid of their entanglement through flexible running when attacking. Moreover, We will always keep in touch on the field, which enables us to better deal with various situations. ”

Another reporter asked Edinson Cavani: "Mr. Cavani, in the next round of the game, do you think Bayern Munich will focus on you? How will you deal with it? "Edinson Cavani said confidently: "This is normal. If I were the coach of the opponent, I would do the same. But we have many offensive weapons, not just me. Our midfielders and wingers have strong offensive capabilities. We will disrupt the opponent's defensive deployment through flexible tactical changes and create more offensive opportunities. ”

At this time, Roy Keane, Gary Neville and Wayne Rooney accompanied Sir Alex Ferguson to the exit. Edinson Cavani and Rodrigo Hernandez quickly interrupted the interview and trotted to the side of the Sir and the two legendary stars, respectfully and softly greeting. After seeing this, the reporters also gathered around and handed the microphone to the old coach, wanting him to talk about his views on the game.

Sir Ferguson's weathered face was filled with a gratified smile. "This victory shows me that the soul of Manchester United is still burning." Sir Ferguson's voice was steady and powerful, echoing in everyone's ears, "Jose and the children are as good as ever. Chairman Roley and the club management have made fruitful efforts to modernize Manchester United. While retaining the traditional spirit of Manchester United, they have boldly introduced new concepts and technologies."

Gary Neville kept nodding on the side, his deep eyes flashing with deep affection for the team, "Yes, from the update of training facilities to the establishment of data analysis systems, these modern transformations have improved the team in all aspects." Gary Neville recalled his years at Manchester United. The training conditions at that time were far worse than now, but everyone fought on the field with passion and tenacious fighting spirit. And now, the new transformation has made the players even more powerful.

Although Roy Keane and Wayne Rooney did not speak, they kept nodding on the side, agreeing with the words of the old Sir and Gary Neville.

As players, fans and journalists from both sides left Old Trafford, the football temple gradually returned to calm, but the "post-match game" led by major media had just begun.

The English media generally sang praises for Manchester United's victory:

The Times published a passionate report on the front page: "Manchester United: The Red Devils Miracle on the Champions League Stage!" The article reads: "On that exciting Champions League night, Manchester United's soldiers were like brave fighters, playing the melody of victory on the green field of Old Trafford. Every Manchester United player showed extraordinary strength and tenacious fighting spirit."

The report specifically mentioned David De Gea: "David De Gea, the steel guard who guards Manchester United's goal, made several stunning saves in the game. Facing the tide-like attack of Bayern Munich, he Like an insurmountable mountain, he repeatedly blocked the opponent's sure-shot goal. His reaction speed is as fast as lightning, and every flying save shows his level of a world-class goalkeeper. He is a solid guarantee for Manchester United's victory. "

The Guardian conducted an in-depth analysis from the perspective of teamwork: "Manchester United's victory is not accidental. This is a united and well-coordinated team. From the clever running and accurate shooting of the offensive players, to the perfect control of the game rhythm by the midfielders, to the rock-solid defense of the back line players, every link is closely connected. "

The newspaper also praised Marco Verratti's performance: "Marco Verratti in the middleHe is like a commanding general. His passing is creative and he can often send threatening passes to his teammates in seemingly impossible situations. His ball control skills are even more amazing. He can still calmly control the ball under the pressure of Bayern Munich players, laying a solid foundation for the team's offensive organization. "

The Daily Mail's report focused on the players' mental outlook in the game: "The passion and determination shown by Manchester United players in this game are moving. They run and fight tirelessly on the field, and every ball must be fought for. Whether leading or facing pressure, they always maintain a high degree of concentration and a strong desire to win. This spirit is the key to their victory over the powerful Bayern Munich. "

Unlike the English media, the German media went all out and made sharp criticisms of the tactical arrangements of Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac.

Germany's Bild mercilessly criticized Bayern Munich coach Niko Kovac: "In this crucial Champions League semi-final, Niko Kovac's tactical arrangements were a disaster. He seemed to have completely underestimated Manchester United's strength and determination, and made serious mistakes in the deployment of troops. "

The report pointed out in detail: "From the beginning of the game, Bayern Munich's offense seemed to be disorganized. The cooperation between the offensive players was not tacit, and each player fought on his own from time to time. The root cause behind this was that head coach Niko Kovac did not develop a clear and effective offensive tactic. When facing Manchester United's tight defense, Bayern's offensive players were like headless flies, unable to create enough threatening offensive opportunities. "

"Kicker" magazine also published a harsh comment: "Bayern Munich head coach Niko Kovac's tactical choice in this game is puzzling. In the midfield competition, Bayern Munich was completely at a disadvantage, which was directly related to the unreasonable configuration of midfield personnel and tactical arrangements by head coach Niko Kovac. He did not arrange enough people to strengthen the control of the midfield, which enabled Manchester United's midfielders to easily control the rhythm of the game, thus dominating the direction of the entire game. "

The magazine also mentioned: "In terms of defense, Bayern Munich's defense system has obvious loopholes. Head coach Niko Kovacs did not make effective arrangements for Manchester United's offensive characteristics, which led to Manchester United's offensive players being able to break through Bayern's defense many times and create threatening shooting opportunities. Such defensive mistakes are unforgivable for a giant team like Bayern Munich. "

At the same time, media from other European countries have also joined in the discussion of this game.

France's L'Equipe conducted an in-depth analysis from a tactical level: "In addition to the players' outstanding personal abilities and teamwork, the tactical arrangements of head coach Mourinho played a crucial role in Manchester United's victory in this game. He formulated a set of effective tactics targeting Bayern Munich's weaknesses, allowing Manchester United to take the initiative in the game."

Italy's Gazzetta dello Sport discussed from the perspective of player psychology: "The confidence shown by Manchester United players in the game is one of the key factors in their victory. This confidence comes from their trust in their own strength and their trust in the coach's tactics. Bayern Munich players seem to lack this confidence in the game, which has affected their performance to a certain extent. "

Amid the heated discussions in the media, both Manchester United and Bayern Munich are preparing for the next game.