The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On November 6, at Old Trafford, the sun shone warmly on the green field, and the flames of the FA Cup were blazing here. Manchester United, the football giant, welcomed the challenge of Reading, the third-level English League One team, at home today.

Tonight Manchester United's lineup is still the 4-3-3 lineup they often use this season:

Goalkeeper: Romero

Defenders (from left to right): Ferland Mendy, Gvardiol, Lindelof, Dalot;

Midfielders (from left to right): Nico Williams, Olmo, Bellingham

Forwards (from left to right): Gakpo, Erling Haaland, Musiala

Facing the Reading team, which is obviously not as strong as Manchester United, Manchester United coach Mourinho's intention is very clear, that is, to continue to give Ferland Mendy, Gvardiol, Dalot, Olmo, Nico Williams, Erling Haaland, Gakpo, Musiala, Bellingham and other young players who have performed very well recently the opportunity to start. These young faces are full of vigor and fighting spirit, and they are eager to prove themselves on this sacred grass.

At the beginning of the game, Manchester United's young players showed the momentum of a newborn calf who is not afraid of a tiger. Just 10 minutes into the game, Bellingham showed amazing vision and exquisite passing skills in the midfield; he keenly observed the situation on the field, and a well-timed and accurate long pass, like a sword, penetrated the opponent's defense line and accurately found Nico Williams who was advancing at high speed.

Nico Williams gave full play to his excellent speed and dribbling skills. After receiving the pass at the edge of the penalty area, he rushed towards the Reading penalty area like the wind, and then decisively cut inside from the edge of the penalty area, with smooth movements; after a slight adjustment, he made a powerful shot, and the ball flew into the net like a cannonball, and Manchester United led 1:0.

Old Trafford was instantly filled with thunderous cheers, and fans waved their scarves to applaud the team's wonderful start.

In the 20th minute, Manchester United's attack came back, this time it was right-back Dalot. Dalot was like a gust of wind on the right, and he showed amazing explosive power the moment he started. The football under his feet was like a magic, tightly sticking to his feet. Facing the pursuit and interception of Reading's defensive players, Dalot swayed left and right, with smooth feints, agile and flexible posture, as if he was in an empty space, and successfully broke through. Then, Dalot saw the opportunity and sent a perfect low cross. At this time, Erling Haaland in the penalty area had already been ready, like a hungry lion, his eyes fixed on the ball. Before the opponent's defensive players could react, Haaland easily raised his foot and pushed the ball, and the football flew into the net without suspense, and the goalkeeper could only sigh at the ball. 2:0, Manchester United's advantage further expanded.

This wonderful goal instantly ignited the whole stadium. At this time, Manchester United fans were once again in a carnival. They firmly believed that this game would be a one-sided victory.

In the 35th minute, the tense atmosphere on the field reached a new height. At this time, Olmo showed amazing ball control skills and excellent overall view on the left. The football under his feet seemed to be enchanted and followed his rhythm closely. Facing the pursuit and interception of Reading's defensive players, Olmo was like a slippery loach, dodging left and right, and his body was agile. He first deceived the first defensive player with a fake move, and then made another sudden stop and change of direction to get rid of the entanglement of the second defensive player.

Just as the third defensive player of the opponent hurriedly filled the position, Olmo's eyes flashed a cunning look. He seemed to be forcing a breakthrough, but in an instant he poked the ball lightly with his toes and cleverly stuffed the ball into the empty space at the front of the penalty area. And Gakpo, who had been waiting for an opportunity in that position, understood it, started quickly, and went to meet the ball.

The moment Gakpo received the ball, the football seemed to fit perfectly with his feet. Without any hesitation, he leaned on the defender who followed him, pulled the ball lightly with his right foot, and avoided the opponent's tackle. Then, he used a sharp turn to distance himself from the defender again.

At this time, Gakpo had enough space and time to handle the ball. He narrowed his eyes slightly and looked firmly at the upper right corner of the goal. After completing the pass, Olmo did not stop and continued to sprint into the penalty area, attracting the attention of more defensive players and creating a more favorable shooting environment for Gakpo. Manchester United's attack was like mercury pouring down, and Reading's defense line was useless in front of them.

In the 42nd minute, the rhythm of the game became more and more compact. At this time, the fight in the midfield entered a white-hot stage. Musiala showedWith his keen insight and excellent stealing ability, in the chaos, he accurately judged the landing point of the ball, kicked decisively, and successfully intercepted the ball.

After intercepting the ball, Musiala did not hesitate at all. He had a sharp eye and instantly saw the position of Haaland who was advancing. Then, he passed the ball without hesitation. The football seemed to have eyes and accurately found Haaland who was advancing like a cheetah.

After Haaland received the ball, facing the goalkeeper's attack, he was calm and showed the style of a top shooter. He cleverly adjusted his pace and sent the ball into the goal with a powerful shot. This goal allowed Haaland to score twice, and also expanded the score to 4:0. Manchester United's advantage became more and more obvious, and the fans on the scene fell into a carnival.

The whistle sounded at the end of the first half, and Manchester United's young players walked into the locker room with a huge advantage, with joy and excitement on everyone's face. The Manchester United locker room was full of laughter and joy, and the players were immersed in the huge lead at halftime. Head coach Mourinho tried to keep the players calm, but the excitement of the young players was hard to suppress.

At the beginning of the second half, Reading seemed to have changed into a different team, and their offense became more determined and sharp. However, Manchester United's players were a little lax because of the lead at halftime, and there were loopholes in their defense.

In the 50th minute, Reading got a valuable corner kick opportunity. At this time, Manchester United's defense line had a fatal omission. The players' positions were not tight enough, and the response between them was not timely enough, giving the opponent an opportunity to take advantage.

Reading's players quickly kicked the ball out, and the football drew an arc in the air and flew towards Manchester United's penalty area. At this time, Manchester United's defensive players had not yet fully entered the defensive state. Reading's 17-year-old young player Michael Olise keenly noticed this loophole. He got rid of the defender's defense like a ghost and quickly rushed to the landing point of the football.

Without interference, Michael Olise jumped high, and his forehead hit the football hard. The strong impact made the football fly towards the goal at a very fast speed. Although Manchester United goalkeeper Romero made a save, he could only watch the ball fly into the net because the angle was too tricky. This wonderful header goal changed the situation on the field instantly. 1:4! Michael Olise's goal gave Reading a glimmer of hope. But at this time, Manchester United players did not care too much, they still believed that they could control the game.

However, Olise's performance has just begun. In the 60th minute, Reading's midfielder successfully intercepted the ball and quickly launched a counterattack. After Olise received the ball, he broke through Manchester United's defense like a flash of lightning, facing the goalkeeper and calmly pushed the ball into the far corner, and the ball went in! 2:4, Reading narrowed the score gap. The atmosphere at Old Trafford began to become tense, and Manchester United fans also put away their smiles and sweated for the team.

Manchester United's players just woke up from their dream and tried to reorganize the attack, but their mentality had been affected. In the 75th minute, Reading played a quick counterattack again. Olise received a pass from his teammate at the front of the penalty area. After a slight adjustment, he made a powerful long shot, and the ball flew straight to the upper left corner of the goal, 3:4! At this time, Old Trafford fell into a dead silence, and no one could believe what was happening in front of them.

Manchester United's players began to become anxious, and their offense became chaotic. Olise became more and more confident. In the 85th minute, Reading got a free kick opportunity. Olise stood in front of the ball with a firm look. When the whistle sounded, he scored a goal with a curved ball, and staged a big four! 4:4, Reading tied the score incredibly.

When the final whistle sounded, Old Trafford was in an uproar. Manchester United's young players stood on the field blankly, unable to accept this result from heaven to hell. Their huge advantage in the first half was wiped out in an instant, while the players of Reading celebrated wildly as if they had won the world championship.

After the game, there was silence in the Manchester United locker room. The head coach looked solemn, and he expressed his extreme disappointment with the players for underestimating the opponent in the first half and slacking off in the second half. The young players lowered their heads, their eyes full of regret and self-blame.

This game became a classic reversal in football history, and Michael Olise's name instantly spread throughout the football world. For Manchester United, this is a painful lesson. They need to learn to stay focused and humble in future games in order to truly reach the other side of victory.

In the chairman's box, Rowley looked at the Reading players who were still celebrating on the court, exhaled heavily, turned around and said to Solskjaer, the football director next to him,"Go and contact Reading and Michael Olise's agent team. It doesn't matter if the price is a little higher. If necessary, the termination clause can be triggered. My only goal is to let him wear the Manchester United jersey."

Rollie's tone was very firm, because as a time traveler, Luo Lie knew too well the huge potential of Michael Olise, the future core player of the French Olympic team and a versatile frontcourt player. The person who can be pocketed by the Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich with a transfer fee of 50 million pounds (53 million euros) will not be an ordinary person.

"Solskjaer, tell Dai Yongge (current chairman of Reading Club) that as long as they agree to Michael Olise's transfer, I, Manchester United, owe them a favor. This season, we can loan Michael Olise to them for free. In addition, I can also loan 1-2 players from Manchester United's reserve team to them for free to help them make a full impact on the Championship next season." Luo Lie added.

"Okay, Mr. Chairman." Solskjaer said.

Three days later, Manchester United traveled to Berkshire in the southeast of England to play the FA Cup replay at the Madejski Stadium, the home of the Reading Club. Just when everyone thought Mourinho would adjust the team's lineup, Mourinho showed his madman nature. He did not change anyone in the starting lineup, nor did he conduct a special pre-match mobilization. He just told many young players that there were still six games to go until the FA Cup final. If they were eliminated in this round, they would lose six starting opportunities.

Manchester United's young players also knew that this was an opportunity for redemption, or their only chance for redemption. Only by winning in the replay could they regain their lost dignity.

The day of the replay finally arrived, and Old Trafford was full again. Manchester United fans still firmly supported their team, and they expected the young players to avenge their previous shame in this game.

After the game started, Manchester United's young players changed their underestimation and impetuousness in the previous game. They showed a strong desire to win from the first minute of the game. On the offensive end, Haaland, Gakpo and others frequently threatened Reading's goal; on the defensive end, Gvardiol, Dalot and others built a solid defense line.

In the 18th minute, Musiala sent a wonderful through pass in the midfield. Haaland received the ball and went to the meeting alone. With a calm push, the ball rolled into the lower right corner of the goal, 1:0! Manchester United took the lead. This goal boosted the morale of Manchester United's players and their offense became more sharp.

In the 35th minute, Bellingham made a long shot outside the penalty area. The ball hit the Reading defender and deflected into the net. 2:0! At the end of the first half, Manchester United walked into the locker room with a two-goal advantage.

In the second half, Reading strengthened its offense, but Manchester United's defense was still as solid as a rock. In the 70th minute, Gakpo received Olmo's cross in the penalty area and scored with a header, 3:0! This goal completely killed the suspense of the game.

In the end, Manchester United defeated Reading 3:0 in the FA Cup replay and successfully advanced to the next round.

The final whistle sounded sharply under the bright lights, and the battlefield intertwined with sweat and passion was instantly enveloped by the cheers of victory. Ferland Mendy, Gvardiol, Dalot, Olmo, Nico Williams, Erling Haaland, Gakpo, Musiala, Bellingham, these shining names gathered into a sea of ​​joy at this moment.

Ferland Mendy laughed and hugged his teammates, his bright eyes full of excitement and pride. Gvardiol jumped high, waving his fists as if to smash the sky. Dalot ran wildly with excitement, shouting the slogan of victory.

Olmo's face was flushed, and he hugged his teammates tightly, with tears of excitement in his eyes. Nico Williams jumped like a lively elf.

Erling Haaland stood in the middle of the crowd, his tall body exuding endless power, and a bright smile on his face, which was the satisfaction of victory. Gakpo kept high-fiving his teammates to celebrate this hard-won victory.

Musiala jumped up excitedly and hugged Bellingham, and their laughter echoed in the air.

They gathered together, jumping and shouting, their jerseys soaked with sweat, but no one cared at the moment. They are warriors on the battlefield, and at this moment they are victorious revelers.

The lights of the stadium sprinkled on them, outlining their passionate and energetic figures. This is their moment, this is a glorious celebration, and there are more challenges waiting for them in the future, but at this moment, they are immersed in the joy of victory, let this revelry be forever frozen in this moment.