The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On May 6, there were a few light clouds floating in the sky of Munich, and the sun was gently shining on the green grass of the training ground of Munich Wacker Football Club. The breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of coolness, but it could not cool the burning fighting spirit in the hearts of Manchester United players. The trees around the training base were lush and green, and the leaves rustled in the breeze, as if cheering for the players. In the distance, a few birds chirped happily, and they seemed to be infected by the tense and warm training atmosphere.

All the players of Manchester United Club came to the training ground early. They were dressed in neat red training suits, and their eyes revealed determination and expectation.

Head coach Mourinho stood on the sidelines. He was wearing a black coaching suit, his hands folded in front of his chest, and his eyes were as sharp as a falcon, scanning the entire training ground. Assistant coaches Ruud van Nistelrooy, Scholes, Emilio Alves and others were busy arranging training equipment in different areas of the training ground; while Giovanni Serra, head of the data center, and the staff responsible for data collection and analysis were arranging relevant collection equipment in several key areas of the training ground.

At the beginning of the training, the team's physical training was first carried out, which was led by Rui Faria and Carlos Larin, two former physical trainers. The two coaches arranged physical training programs of different intensities and types according to the physical conditions and positions of different players, such as endurance running, explosive training, strength training, etc., based on the physical analysis data of each player provided by the data center after the training the day before, to ensure that every player has sufficient physical strength in the game.

After the physical training of the whole team, there are individual targeted training for different positions:

On the forward line, Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford, Romelu Lukaku, Erling Haaland, Jamal Musiala and other players, led by assistant coach Ruud van Nistelrooy, conducted targeted exercises on shooting accuracy and speed. The coaching staff set up multiple shooting points at different angles and distances on the court. Each shooting point has a dummy defensive player to simulate the real scene in the game.

Currently in training is Group A, which consists of Edinson Cavani, Romelu Lukaku and Erling Haaland. Their hair flutters gently in the breeze, and sweat slides down their cheeks. The three of them run quickly between the shooting points at intervals of about one minute. After receiving the pass, they shoot without hesitation. The ball flies towards the goal like a meteor, making several loud noises of "whoosh", "whoosh" and "whoosh".

Next to the three people in Group A is Group B, which consists of Cody Gakpo, Marcus Rashford, and Jamal Musiala. They are now training dribbling. Several moving obstacles are placed on the court. The three people in Group B need to use their flexible footwork and excellent ball control skills to bypass these obstacles and then complete the shot. Their bodies are as light as willow branches in the wind, and the ball under their feet seems to be integrated with their feet. The breeze blows gently, blowing the corners of their clothes. The three people change direction and accelerate quickly in turn, easily bypassing one obstacle after another. When approaching the goal, they suddenly kick and shoot. The ball flies towards the goal like a cannonball, making a slightly dull sound.

Several midfielders, Marco Verratti, Dani Olmo, Bruno Fernandez, Rodrigo Hernandez, Aurelian Chuameni, Nico Williams, Jude Bellingham, Jesse Lingard, Juan Mata, and Scott McTominay, were led by another assistant coach, Scholes, to conduct special training on passing and controlling the ball.

Several huge mannequins were placed on the court to simulate the defensive positions of the opposing players. Marco Verratti and other ten midfielders were divided into five groups. The two players in each group needed to cleverly avoid these dummies while running fast, and then pass the ball accurately to their teammates.

The midfielders' footwork was relatively delicate, and every pass was just right, as if they were playing a beautiful piece of music on the court. In the process of playing football, they were asked to use their brains more, and they needed to constantly think about how to better break through the opponent's defense during the offensive process to create offensive opportunities for the team.

Sometimes they sent a precise long pass, the ball drew a beautiful arc in the air and landed accurately at the feet of their teammates; sometimes they used a clever short pass to penetrate the opponent's defense and create excellent shooting opportunities for their teammates.

On the defensive line, Harry Maguire, Raphael Varane, Ruben Dias, Kepler Laveran Lima FerreSeveral central defenders, including Pepe and Josh Gwadiol, are training in physical confrontation and defensive positions. Assistant coach Carlos Larin holds a shield and simulates the impact of the opponent's forward, while Harry Maguire and others need to use their strong bodies to block the opponent's attack.

Every defensive move they make is clean and neat, and their steps are steady and powerful. They need to constantly adjust their positions during the game to ensure that they can block the opponent's shooting route in time during the game. Throughout the training process, the eyes of several central defenders are full of concentration and determination, and the surrounding grass is slightly concave under their repeated trampling, witnessing their efforts and struggles.

On the other side, Theo Fernandez, Ashraf Hakimi, Diogo Dalot, Ferland Mendy, Luke Shaw and others are training in speed and stealing. An automatic ball serving machine keeps firing balls at them, and they need to rush over in the shortest time and steal the ball.

The speed of several full-backs was like lightning, and every sprint was full of power. When the ball approached them, several people quickly stretched out their feet and controlled the ball steadily under their feet. Then they quickly passed the ball to other teammates and continued the next interception training.

At this time, the two goalkeepers David De Gea and Christian Romero were training under the leadership of goalkeeper coach Silvino Rulo. First, the main goalkeeper David De Gea, he slightly bent his body, his eyes were focused and firm, as if he could penetrate everything. The sun shone on his eye-catching goalkeeper costume, reflecting a dazzling light. He wore black gloves, and his hands kept swinging up and down, as if he was adjusting his state, and as if he was demonstrating to the upcoming challenge. His feet stood firmly on the grass, as if he had taken root, and every muscle was tense, ready to react at any time.

During the training, the intelligent football shooting machine specially airlifted from Manchester simulated shots of various angles and strengths like a storm. When the ball was flying towards the goal, David De Gea reacted quickly. His body bounced up instantly like a spring, his hands stretched as far as they could, his movements were agile and decisive, and every save was full of power.

Sometimes, the ball flew at a very fast speed from a tricky angle, and he would dive sideways without hesitation, sliding on the grass, and blocking the ball steadily with his gloves. His reaction speed was amazing. Sweat slid down his forehead, but his eyes never left the goal area.

As the training progressed, the players' sweat soaked their training clothes, but they did not slack off at all. During the break in training, head coach Mourinho called the players together for a brief summary and guidance. His voice was steady and powerful, and every word was like a nail nailed into the players' hearts.

"Guys, you did a great job. However, we can't relax at all. Bayern Munich is a strong team, their offense is very sharp and their defense is very solid. We must do our best in every link to win the game. Remember, we are Manchester United, we are a strong contender for the championship!"

The players' eyes were full of fighting spirit, and they shouted in unison: "Manchester United must win!"

After the break, the training continued. This time, the coaching staff added some difficulty. They set up some special areas on the court, and the players need to complete specific tasks in these areas. For example, in a small area, the players need to pass and receive the ball quickly to improve their ball control ability in a small space; in another area, the players need to conduct high-intensity confrontation training to improve their physical confrontation ability.

The forwards Cody Gakpo, Edinson Cavani, Marcus Rashford, Erling Haaland, Jamal Musiala, Romelu Lukaku and others were arranged in a special area in turn. They needed to complete the shot while facing two defensive players alone. This is a very challenging task, but they are not afraid at all.

First, Romelu Lukaku and Erling Haaland, after receiving the pass, turned around quickly, used their strong bodies to lean on a defensive player, and then squeezed another defensive player away, and finally made a powerful shot; followed by Edinson Cavani and Cody Gakpo, who were not to be outdone, and used their speed and strength to forcefully break through the double-team of two defensive players, and then completed a wonderful shot. The last to playIt was Marcus Rashford and Jamal Musiala. They were both younger and weaker than the other four teammates. They first got rid of a defender with flexible footwork; then, when facing another defender, they cleverly used a feint to get past the opponent, and finally shot the ball, which flew towards the goal like a flash of lightning.

Several players in the midfield were arranged in an area that simulated a game scene. They needed to create offensive opportunities through fast passing and running. Marco Verratti, Rodrigo Hernandez, and Juan Mata performed particularly well. Their passes were accurate and creative, constantly creating excellent shooting opportunities for the forward line. Other midfielders, Dani Olmo, Bruno Fernandez, Aurelian Chuameni, Nico Williams, Jude Bellingham, Jesse Lingard, Scott McTominay, etc., also actively participated in the attack. Their cooperation was tacit, as if they were a whole. The sun shines on them, illuminating their struggling figures.

Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Theo Fernandez, Ashraf Hakimi and other players on the back line are training in a specially set up defensive area. They need to face various offensive scenarios and improve their defensive ability. Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) and others are very solid in defense. He uses his strong body and excellent defensive awareness to resolve the opponent's attack again and again. The speed and stealing ability of players such as Theo Fernandez, Ashraf Hakimi, Diogo Dalot, and Joshko Gwadiol have also been fully utilized. He keeps running on the court and makes great contributions to the team's defense. Their running footprints are left on the grass, witnessing their efforts and dedication.

As time goes by, the training is coming to an end. Although the players are exhausted, their eyes are still full of fighting spirit. In the afterglow of the setting sun, the players left the training ground, their figures looking particularly tall in the light of the setting sun.