The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

The next day, Manchester United's first training session after arriving in Munich officially kicked off at the Munich Wacker Football Club training ground. At this time, the German media had already started their actions. They were like a group of keen hunters, trying every possible way to explore Manchester United's training and preparations. Some media reporters tried to mix into the crowd around the training ground, hoping to find a suitable angle to peek into Manchester United's training content. They held telephoto cameras, ready to capture any valuable pictures at any time.

Around the training ground, security measures were very strict. The security personnel hired by Manchester United Club and the staff of the Munich Wacker Football Club training base formed a solid line of defense to prevent any unauthorized personnel from entering. However, this did not make the German media give up. They tried every possible way to break through this line of defense.

Some reporters chose to find observation points on the top of high-rise buildings near the training ground. They set up telescopes, hoping to see Manchester United's training from a high place. But soon, they were discovered. Manchester United staff immediately took measures to block the angles that might be observed with shields, making the efforts of these reporters go to waste.

Some media reporters also tried to obtain intelligence by bribing the staff of Munich Wacker Football Club training base. They offered high remuneration in the hope of getting some news about Manchester United's training. However, the core area of ​​the training ground was guarded by security personnel hired by Manchester United Club, and the information that the staff of Munich Wacker Football Club training base could reveal was actually very limited.

Although the German media tried their best, the coaching staff and players of Manchester United were not affected by these interferences. They focused on training and were fully prepared for the upcoming game.

On the training ground, the players of Manchester United were full of energy and fighting spirit. Led by the two captains David De Gea and Harry Maguire, they first performed warm-up exercises. Their movements were uniform and full of power.

Then, the team began tactical drills. In terms of the team's overall defensive tactical drills, they have successively practiced "zone defense and replacement coordination", "high-position pressing tactical training", "quick positioning during defensive counterattacks", "set-piece attack and defense exercises" and other tactics.

During the "zone defense and replacement coordination" tactical drill, head coach Mourinho emphasized that when the full-backs advance to participate in the attack, the central defenders on the same side should move to the wing as soon as possible to fill the gap left by the full-backs, and the defensive midfielders in charge of defense in the midfield should also retreat as soon as possible to form a new defensive level to deal with possible counterattacks launched by the opponent;

In this part of the tactical training, Theo Fernandez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Ruben Dias, Ashraf Hakimi, Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pedro) Players such as Pepe, Diogo Dalot, Marco Verratti, Bruno Fernandez, Rodrigo Hernandez, Jesse Lingard, Scott McTominay and others have received intensive training. Based on the technical characteristics of these players, the Manchester United coaching staff, led by several assistant coaches, divided the training ground into different defensive areas, simulated various scenarios in the game, and let the players clarify their defensive responsibilities in different areas, and when teammates lose their positions or the opponent's players break into adjacent areas, how can the players quickly fill in the positions to ensure the integrity of the defense line.

At the same time, in another area of ​​the training ground, assistant coach Van Nistelrooy led Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford, Erling Haaland, Jamal Musiala, Romelu Lukaku, Nico Williams, Jude Bellingham, Dani Olmo and other offensive players to conduct "high-position pressing tactics training". The coach, who was known as the "king of the small penalty area" during his playing career, personally took the field and led a group of offensive players to focus on the team's transition from offense to defense, and how to actively press the opponent's players at the first opportunity, forcing the opponent to make mistakes, and thus gain possession of the ball in the opponent's half.

At the same time, various emergencies were simulated throughout the training process, such as the opponent's players trying to break through the press through short passes, long passes, etc., and how Manchester United players can flexibly adjust the press strategy according to the actual situation, maintain the tightness of the overall press formation, and avoid loopholes that can be exploited by the opponent. The players were required to maintain a high level of press awareness and teamwork spirit in training. Once the opponent's players controlled the ball in the midfield and backcourt, the forwards and midfielders should quickly move forward to form a press encirclement to the opponent holding the ball.The players exert pressure and cut off their passing routes.

After the first two tactical drills, the team entered the "quick positioning during defensive counterattacks" joint training session. The team focused on how the forward players interfered with the opponent's ball-holding players as soon as possible after losing the ball on the offensive end, slowing down the opponent's offensive speed; how the midfielders retreated to the midfield position in the shortest time to form an effective defensive barrier; how the defenders adjusted their positions in time to successfully prevent the opponent's quick counterattack.

In the targeted training of this link, head coach Mourinho focused on training the team's ability to quickly return to defense when switching from offense to defense. When the team's offense fails, the forward players must quickly realize the importance of defense and return to their defensive positions as quickly as possible. The midfielders must also retreat to participate in defense as soon as possible to form the first line of defense and delay the opponent's attack; the defenders quickly organize the defense line, maintain a reasonable position and spacing, and prepare to deal with the opponent's attack.

"Set-piece practice" is also one of the focuses of training. Marco Verratti, Dani Olmo, Bruno Fernandez, Rodrigo Hernandez and other Manchester United set-piece experts repeatedly practiced various set-piece tactics under the guidance of assistant coach Scholes. Their accurate passes and powerful shots made people impressed by their technical level.

After practicing the "set-piece offensive tactics", Manchester United also conducted "set-piece defense special training". In the set-piece defense training, the coaching staff carefully designed the team's defensive positions and man-marking arrangements based on the set-piece tactics and player characteristics of Bayern Munich Club in previous games. The players were clearly identified as the opposing players they needed to mark when defending set-pieces, as well as their own defensive areas and responsibilities.

Among them, tall defenders such as Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Ruben Diaskepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe), and Josh Gwadiol were arranged to train in targeted defense of the opponent's players, while players who can play as full-backs such as Theo Fernandes, Ashraf Hakimi, Diogo Dalot, Lu Kershaw, and Nico Williams were assigned to defend the opponent's receiving players and prevent secondary attacks. Through repeated drills, the players can quickly enter the predetermined defensive position in the game, closely defend the opponent's key players, and not give the opponent easy headers or shots.

As the training progressed, the Manchester United players gradually entered the state. Their cooperation became more and more tacit, and the tactical execution became more and more in place. In the last stage of the day's training, the team played a 45-minute internal confrontation match. The intensity of this confrontation match was very high, and the players went all out and showed a strong desire to win.

In the match, Manchester United performed very well in both offense and defense. The speed and skills of the forwards were eye-catching. They constantly broke through the opponent's defense and created many threatening shooting opportunities. The defensive players were not to be outdone. They kept a close eye on the opponent's offensive players and did not give them any easy shooting opportunities.

The coaching staff carefully observed the players' performance and recorded some important data and information from time to time. They will make final adjustments to the team's tactics before the game based on these data and information.

While the Manchester United players were training enthusiastically, Luo Lie and Liu Xiaoyan were standing on the streets of Munich, with the sun shining on them, warm. This city full of historical charm and modern atmosphere is now welcoming two visitors from afar with its unique charm.

Luo Lie was dressed in simple casual clothes, with excitement and expectation in his eyes. Liu Xiaoyan was wearing a light blue dress, with her long hair fluttering gently in the wind, beautiful and moving. They walked hand in hand on the ancient streets of Munich, as if they had walked into a colorful painting.

They first came to Marienplatz, the heart of Munich. The square was bustling with people. The ancient town hall stood tall, and its Gothic architectural style was amazing. Luo Lie pointed to the clock tower on the town hall and said to Liu Xiaoyan: "Look, the puppet clock on it, it is said that there will be wonderful performances at certain times." Liu Xiaoyan smiled and nodded, with curiosity flashing in her eyes.

They sat down in a cafe on the square, ordered two cups of fragrant coffee, and quietly enjoyed the beautiful scenery on the square. The sun shone through the gaps in the leaves on the ground, forming patches of light. Street performers played cheerful music not far away, adding a romantic atmosphere to this beautiful scene..

Then, they came to the English Garden. This vast city park is like a green wonderland. They strolled along the winding paths, feeling the fresh air and the tranquility of nature. By the lake, swans swam gracefully, and the water was sparkling. Liu Xiaoyan ran to the lake excitedly and reached out to tease the swans. Luo Lie smiled and looked at her with a doting look in his eyes.

Deep in the garden, they found a small beer garden. It was full of laughter and people sat around the table, tasting delicious beer and local food. Luo Lie and Liu Xiaoyan also decided to sit down and experience the beer culture of Munich. They ordered a glass of famous local beer, tasting the mellow taste, and their hearts were full of joy.

After leaving the English Garden, they came to the Nymphenburg Palace. This magnificent palace is magnificent and surrounded by beautiful gardens and lakes. They strolled in the garden of the palace, admiring the exquisite sculptures and gorgeous flowers. Liu Xiaoyan seemed to have turned into a princess, dancing in this beautiful garden.

As the sun sets, they come to the river in Munich. The river flows quietly, reflecting the afterglow of the sunset. They sit on a bench by the river, holding hands, quietly admiring the beautiful scenery. Luo Lie gently embraces Liu Xiaoyan in his arms, and Liu Xiaoyan, leaning on Luo Lie's arms, is full of happy smiles.

As night falls, the streets of Munich are brightly lit. Luo Lie and Liu Xiaoyan hold hands and walk back to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Munich.