The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On May 7, the sun shone through the thin clouds and gently sprinkled on Munich, a city full of historical heritage and modern vitality. The breeze blew gently, bringing a hint of freshness, as if playing a prelude to the upcoming passionate feast.

At around nine o'clock in the morning, the bus carrying all the Manchester United players slowly drove away from the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Munich, and the scenery outside the window kept changing. Some of the players closed their eyes and adjusted their state; some talked in a low voice, sharing each other's expectations and nervousness. Head coach Mourinho sat in the front row, his eyes deep and firm, and various tactical arrangements and response strategies kept emerging in his mind. For the game tomorrow night, every detail may determine the final victory or defeat.

When the bus arrived at the Allianz Arena in Munich, many media reporters from England, Germany and all over the world, as well as enthusiastic fans, had already gathered at the scene. Flashes kept flashing, and shutter sounds came one after another, as if welcoming a grand celebration. Manchester United players got off the bus one by one, they were dressed in neat training suits, and their steps were firm and confident. There was no fear on their faces, only the desire and persistence for victory.

Walking into the stadium, the magnificent buildings and modern facilities made people marvel. The Allianz Arena is like a huge steel behemoth, lying there quietly, waiting for the coming storm. The Manchester United players looked around and felt the unique charm of this stadium. They knew that this would be the stage for their battle, and it would witness their glory and sweat.

At the command of head coach Mourinho, the players quickly engaged in the field training. They were divided into several groups and did warm-up exercises. Some were jogging, some were stretching, and some were doing simple passing exercises. Their movements were uniform, full of rhythm and strength. Every movement was full of their love for football and pursuit of victory.

After the warm-up, the team began a formal tactical drill. Unlike the training at the Munich Wacker Football Club training ground two days ago, because it was under the eyes of opponents and many media reporters, today's Manchester United team mainly practiced conventional tactical content, focusing on familiarizing themselves with the Allianz Arena. Head coach Mourinho was commanding loudly on the sidelines, and the players carefully executed every tactical instruction to adapt to the characteristics of the grass, the length and width of the field at the Allianz Arena. They ran, passed, and shot on the field as if they were playing a real game. Their eyes were full of concentration and determination, and their movements were full of strength and skills.

In terms of offense, head coach Mourinho emphasized the tactics of quick counterattacks and the combination of wing and center. Manchester United has a group of extremely fast forwards and skilled wingers who can quickly launch counterattacks when the opponent's attack fails, using their speed advantage to break through the opponent's defense. At the same time, midfielders should pass threatening balls in a timely and accurate manner to create shooting opportunities for forwards. In terms of the combination of wing and center, wingers should actively break through the bottom and cross the ball, and center forwards should rush to shoot in the penalty area to give full play to the team's high-altitude advantage.

"Pay attention to the timing and line of the pass, and the forwards should always be ready to start." Head coach Mourinho shouted loudly. "The wingers should dare to break through, open the opponent's defense line, and create space for the middle."

In defense, the team adopted the strategy of regional defense and tight marking. The defenders should work closely together to form a solid defensive system and not give the opponent a chance to break through easily. The midfielders should actively return to defense and closely monitor the opponent's offensive core to limit their performance.

"Maintain a compact formation when defending and do not leave space for the opponent." Head coach Mourinho constantly reminded the players. "Midfielders should fill in positions in time and cut off the opponent's passing lines."

During the tactical drills, the tacit understanding between the players is constantly improving. They communicate with each other through eye contact and gestures, and work together for the team's victory. They know that football is a team sport, and only by unity can they defeat powerful opponents.

During the training break, the players sat together and exchanged their feelings and ideas. They shared each other's experience and skills, encouraged each other, and supported each other. Their faces were filled with confident smiles, and their hearts were full of desire for victory.

"Brothers, we must go all out in this game to show our Manchester United's strength and style." Captain Harry Maguire stood in the middle and encouraged the players loudly.

"Yes, we want to let everyone know that Manchester United is invincible." Edinson Cavani said firmly.

"We have to fight for the fans and for honor." Veteran Kepler Laveran Lima Ferreira (Pepe) continued.

The other players nodded when they heard what he said, their eyes full of determination and fighting spirit.

As the training progressed, the players' condition became better and better. Their passes became more accurate, their shots became more powerful, and their defense became more solid. They seemed to have integrated into the stadium and become the masters here.

In the last part of the field training, the entire Manchester United team conducted penalty kick training, which instantly caused an uproar among the media reporters and fans on the scene.

Under the command of head coach Mourinho, the Manchester United players came to the penalty spot in an orderly manner. Their expressions were serious and focused, and they knew the key role of penalties in the game.

The first to step onto the penalty spot was the team's leading striker Edinson Cavani. He had a firm look in his eyes and a steady pace. Standing in front of the penalty spot, it seemed as if the whole world had quieted down. He bent down slightly, his eyes fixed on the direction of the goal, and his mind quickly replayed the moments of successful penalties in the past, looking for the best shooting angle and strength. With a whistle, he ran up and kicked, and his movements were done in one go. The football flew towards the dead corner of the goal like a cannonball. Although the team's second goalkeeper Christian Romero tried his best to save the ball, he still failed to prevent the wonderful penalty from entering the net.

Then, other players also conducted penalty training in turn. Midfielder Marco Verratti came on the court. He was known for his delicate footwork and calm mind. He stood in front of the penalty spot, took a deep breath, and adjusted his state. His eyes revealed a kind of confidence and calmness, as if everything was under his control. Run-up, shot, the football drew a beautiful arc in the air and flew into the goal accurately.

The defenders were not to be outdone. Although they were mainly responsible for defense in the game, they also showed strong psychological quality and shooting skills in penalty training. Theo Fernandez, Raphael Varane, Harry Maguire, Ruben Dias and Ashraf Hakimi and other players have proved their ability in critical moments with steady steps and decisive shots.

Manchester United's penalty training continues in full swing, and every player is fully committed to trying to play their best if they encounter a penalty shootout in the game.

In the final stage of the training, the coach made a summary speech. He encouraged the players to remain confident, believe in their own strength, and play their best in the game. "Today's field training was very successful, and everyone performed very well. However, we cannot be proud and complacent. We must continue to work hard and be fully prepared for tomorrow's game." Head coach Mourinho said seriously.

The players listened carefully to the head coach's speech, and their hearts were full of expectations and confidence. They knew that tomorrow's game would be a tough battle, but they were confident that they would defeat any opponent.

As the sun gradually set, the entire Manchester United team ended the field training at the Allianz Arena in Munich. Just as the entire Manchester United team was about to leave on the bus, outside the Allianz Arena in Munich, many reporters enthusiastically surrounded Manchester United coach Mourinho, and the atmosphere was warm and tense.

A female reporter from the English Times asked first: "Mr. Mourinho, Manchester United is already leading 2:0 in the first round, why are they doing penalty kick training today? This seems a bit incredible to us."

Mourinho's expression was calm, but his eyes revealed a deep wisdom. He raised his chin slightly and said slowly: "Football is a sport full of variables. We can't take it lightly because of a temporary lead. Practicing penalty kicks is to make various preparations. No matter how the game goes, we must ensure that the team can perform at its best at critical moments."

Another English male reporter said, "But the 2:0 lead is already very large. Don't you think it's a bit too cautious to practice penalty kicks in this situation?"

Mourinho's mouth curled up slightly, revealing a confident smile: "Cautious? There is no such thing as over-caution on the football field. Every game is a new challenge. We can't just look at the past scores, but focus on the present and the future. No one can guarantee that there will be no unexpected situations in the game, and penalty shootouts may happen at any time."

"So, do you think Bayern Munich has the possibility of tying or even overtaking the score in this game? After all, they are playing at home and will definitely go all out." At this time, a bearded German male reporter asked.

Mourinho folded his hands in front of his chest and said seriously: "Of course, we can't underestimate any opponent. They will definitely try their best at home, and we mustWe must be prepared to deal with all kinds of difficulties. The penalty practice is to keep calm and show our strength in the most difficult moments. "

Another female reporter with an Asian face asked, "How do you think the Manchester United players performed in the penalty training? Are they ready for the penalty shootout? "

Mourinho nodded slightly: "My players are very good. They have shown a high degree of concentration and professionalism in training. They understand the importance of penalties and are working hard to improve their abilities in this regard. I believe that they will be able to stand up when needed. "

An African male reporter asked: "If this game does not enter a penalty shootout, will today's penalty training seem a bit redundant?"

Mourinho looked at the reporter firmly and said, "No. Training is not only for dealing with specific situations, but also for improving the overall strength and psychological quality of the team. Even if there is no penalty shootout in this game, today's training will allow the players to gain something in other aspects. Moreover, being fully prepared is always better than cramming at the last minute. ”

At this time, a white male reporter asked: "So, what do you expect from the final result of this game?"

Mourinho smiled slightly: "We have only one goal, that is to advance to the final of the UEFA Champions League. No matter how the game goes, we will go all out to present a wonderful game for the fans."

The reporters nodded one after another, expressing their satisfaction with Mourinho's answer.

"Okay, we are going back to the hotel to rest. If you have any questions, you can ask them at the pre-match press conference tomorrow morning." At this time, several Manchester United club staff responsible for news and public relations came over and said to the media reporters with a smile, and then escorted the head coach Mourinho back to the bus with the help of security personnel.