The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

Unconsciously, the "pre-season fitness week" has come to the fifth day. Today's focus is on "cardiopulmonary function and reaction speed training". The whole base is filled with a tense and motivated atmosphere.

The morning training started with aerobic exercise. After gathering the players, fitness coach Rui Faria said loudly: "Today we will start with aerobic exercise, strengthening cardiopulmonary function through jogging or skipping rope. This is very important. Everyone must stick to it. The duration is 30-45 minutes."

The players responded one after another, and soon some players chose to jog. Erling Haaland took big steps and ran in the front of the team with a vigorous posture. His rhythm was steady and powerful. While running, he talked with Marcus Rashford beside him, and his eyes were full of concentration on training. Rashford was not to be outdone, and followed Haaland's steps closely. The figures of the two formed a different scenery on the track.

On the other side, the players who chose to skip rope were not idle either. Scott McTominay swung the rope, which passed quickly in the air, making a whirring sound. Sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, but he still maintained a steady rhythm. Although the youth player Reece Bennett was slightly inferior in physical fitness, he was very serious. He gritted his teeth and tried to keep up with everyone's speed, not wanting to relax for a moment.

The goalkeepers also participated in it. David De Gea's movements were light when skipping rope. As a goalkeeper, he knew that good cardiopulmonary function could keep him highly focused during the game and deal with various emergencies. Physical trainer Carlos Larin kept patrolling on the sidelines, reminding everyone to adjust their breathing and maintain the correct posture to ensure that every player could complete this stage of training in a safe and effective state.

After the aerobic exercise and a short rest, the reaction speed training came. Rui Faria held the training ball and explained the rules to everyone: "Next, we will conduct quick reaction training, such as catching the ball and kicking the ball. We will do 8 to 10 sets. This will test your instant reaction ability. Everyone cheer up!"

In the catching ball training, Marco Verratti stared at the ball in Rui Faria's hand with full concentration. As soon as the ball was thrown, he stretched out his hands like lightning and caught the ball accurately, which attracted cheers from his teammates around him. Ashraf Hakimi also performed well with his excellent body coordination and reaction speed. He successfully caught the ball again and again, with a confident smile on his face.

The kicking reaction training was even more exciting. Ruben Dias stood in the middle of the field. When the opponent's player kicked the ball randomly, he could always quickly determine the direction of the ball, react immediately, and kick the ball back accurately, showing a strong defensive reaction awareness. Although the youth player Alejandro Ganacho was a little nervous, he was also trying to adapt to the rhythm. After a few rounds, his performance was getting better and better. Every time he successfully responded, he would be excited and won the praise of the coaches.

Throughout the process, goalkeeper coaches Silvino-Rulo and Emilio Alves also conducted special reaction training for the goalkeepers, allowing them to quickly make saves and improve their reaction speed in the face of simulated scenes of balls coming at different angles and speeds.

On the training ground, everyone was fully committed. Whether it was experienced first-team players or young youth players with dreams, they were all doing their best to improve their cardiopulmonary function and reaction speed. Every run and every reaction to the ball carried their expectations for the new season.

Pre-season training has entered the sixth day. The morning training session is still a high-intensity single training. Today's focus is on improving muscle strength and stability.

The players, dressed in light training suits, gathered in the strength training area in high spirits. Fitness coach Rui Faria stood in front of the barbell with a serious and earnest look. He clapped his hands to attract everyone's attention and said loudly: "Guys, let's start with barbell squats today. This is a key project to strengthen leg muscle strength. Listen carefully. You need to do 4-6 sets, 8-10 times each set, according to your physical condition, and pay attention to the standard of movements!"

The first to start was Raphael Varane. As a defender, he knew the importance of strong leg strength for confrontation, headers and defensive positions on the field. He walked to the barbell calmly, adjusted the weight, and then skillfully carried the barbell on his broad shoulders, with his feet shoulder-width apart, and slowly squatted down. The whole movement was done in one go. Every time he stood up, he could see the lines of his leg muscles tightened, showing a sense of strength. Harry Maguire on the side was not to be outdone. His eyes were full of determination. At the same time,He completed a series of squats in a standard manner. The heavy barbell seemed to become obedient under his control. As the number of times increased, beads of sweat gradually appeared on his forehead, but he still gritted his teeth and persisted, and he kept encouraging himself: "Come on, a few more!"

Erling Haaland on the front line was even more eye-catching. After his strong body lifted the barbell, he was like a moving hill. Every squat was very explosive, as if the ground under his feet was shaking slightly. He completed a series of movements easily, and smiled and joked with Marcus Rashford next to him: "This needs more practice. I have to rely on these legs to attack the opponent's goal in the new season!" Rashford also responded with a smile, and then devoted himself to his training. His speed advantage needs to be supported by solid leg strength, so every squat is done very seriously, striving to make every set of movements play the greatest training effect.

Although the youth training players are relatively weak in strength, they are also holding back their energy and trying to keep up with the pace of their predecessors. Reece Bennett was cautious in choosing the weight of the barbell. He first tried a relatively light weight and slowly found the feeling of the movement. Under the patient guidance of physical trainer Carlos Larin, he gradually mastered the correct way of exerting force. He persisted in group after group, with a desire for growth in his eyes.

After finishing the barbell squat and taking a short rest, he ushered in the challenging single-leg push-up training. Rui Faria reiterated the rules: "Single-leg push-ups test your upper limb and core strength and body stability. It is also 4-6 sets, 8-10 times per set. Come on, everyone!"

Marco Verratti stood in front of the mat, took a deep breath, then raised his left leg, and slowly leaned down with only the support of his right leg and hands. During the whole process, his body always kept a straight line, showing super core control ability. Every time he supported his body, he seemed so strenuous but extremely firm. After completing a set of movements, his face was full of sweat, but he just wiped it and continued to the next set of training.

Although Nemanja Matic is a little older, he is also very clear about doing single-leg push-ups. He is experienced and knows how to distribute strength reasonably. In the repeated movements of the groups, although the speed is not fast, the movements are standard and he steadily completes the training tasks, setting a good example for young players.

With his excellent physical fitness, Ashraf Hakimi performed well in this project. His movements were quick and neat. Every time he propped up his body, the muscles on his arms bulged up. The powerful picture made the teammates around him cheer. Alejandro Ganaccio, a youth player, had some difficulty in keeping his balance at the beginning and almost fell several times, but he refused to give up. He tried again and again and finally found the feeling slowly. He successfully completed one group after another. His persistence also infected other friends around him.

The last balance board training should not be underestimated. Rui Faria held the balance board and explained: "Keeping balance on it is crucial for our stability on the court. Do 3-4 groups, each group lasting 30 seconds. Everyone concentrate!"

David De Gea stood on the balance board. As a goalkeeper, he needs to keep a stable position in front of the goal at all times, and he can quickly regain his balance even after a save. He bent his knees slightly, opened his arms, and tried to keep his body stable on the balance board. His focused expression seemed to be facing the opponent's striker's single-handed shot. Dean Henderson was also training seriously on the side. He knew the significance of this training to himself. He stared at the balance board under his feet, constantly adjusting the center of gravity of his body, and tried to keep the balance as much as possible within the specified time.

Other players also stepped on the balance board. Some staggered and fell from time to time, and then quickly stood up again to continue; some gradually found the trick and could persist relatively steadily. In the entire training area, everyone was concentrating. Although this high-intensity training made everyone exhausted, no one slacked off at all, because they all knew that every drop of sweat and every persistence was to accumulate strength for a better performance on the field in the new season, and it was a solid step towards the goal of championship.

Under the close attention and guidance of the coaches, this training session on muscle strength and stability was carried out in an orderly manner. The players were also constantly challenging themselves and making breakthroughs to make all-round preparations for the upcoming new season.

In the afternoon training session, the coaching staff arrangedSome comprehensive confrontational training was arranged to allow the players to apply the various skills they have learned in the past few days to the actual simulated game scene. Head coach Mourinho stood on the sidelines with a deep and sharp look. He held the group list in his hand and divided the players into the red and yellow teams in an orderly manner. A "battle" without gunpowder is about to begin. The players on both sides are also ready to do their best to compete in this simulated game.

With the referee's whistle, the game officially began. The red team kicked off first. Forward Marcus Rashford gently passed the ball to Cody Gakpo next to him. After receiving the ball, Cody Gakpo observed it for a while and tried to pass the ball to Marco Verratti in the midfield, intending to control the rhythm of the game through Marco Verratti's excellent organizational ability. On the yellow team side, the defensive players quickly got into the game. Lu Kershaw stuck to Gakpo tightly, not giving the opponent space to pass the ball easily. At the same time, Pepe and Ruben Dias also kept an eye on the running positions of other offensive players of the red team and maintained a tight defensive position.

Marco Verratti, the core midfielder of the red team, successfully received the pass from Cody Gakpo. He showed superb ball control ability. Under the double-team defense of the yellow team midfielders Dani Olmo and Rodrigo Hernandez, he was still calm and cleverly used the outside of his foot to dunk the ball, shaking a small gap, and then quickly passed the ball to Juan Mata who inserted from the side. After Juan Mata received the ball, he saw the right time and sent a straight pass to Adam Hlozek in front. The strength and angle of this pass were just right. Unfortunately, Adam Hlozek was intercepted by Diogo Dalot of the yellow team in time when he received the ball. The yellow team took the opportunity to launch a quick counterattack.

After the yellow team's midfielder Declan Rice got the ball, he quickly passed it to Erling Haaland on the front line. The moment Erling Haaland received the ball, he was like a heavy tank starting up. With his strong body, he rushed towards the red team's defense line. The red team's defenders Theo Fernandes and Harry Maguire hurried forward to defend. The two tried to stop Erling Haaland's advance, but Erling Haaland was so powerful that he carried the two's defense and continued to take a few steps into the penalty area. Fortunately, Raphael Varane made up for the position in time, saw the opportunity and stretched out his foot, poked the ball out of the bottom line, resolved the crisis, and the yellow team got a corner kick opportunity.

The yellow team's corner kick was taken by Dani Olmo. The corner kick he kicked was high and floating, flying towards the back point of the red team's goal. In the penalty area, the players of both teams fought fiercely for the header. Pepe of the yellow team jumped high and tried to head the ball. The goalkeeper of the red team, David De Gea, was fully focused. He saw the direction of the ball and stably picked it up. Then he quickly threw the ball to launch a quick counterattack.

David De Gea's hand-thrown ball directly found Nemanja Matic in the midfield. After receiving the ball, Nemanja Matic made a slight adjustment and saw Marcus Rashford who was advancing at high speed in front of him. He made a long pass and accurately found Marcus Rashford. Marcus Rashford used his speed advantage to quickly get rid of the yellow team's defensive players, formed a single-handed momentum, and ran towards the yellow team's goal. Seeing this, the yellow team goalkeeper Dean Henderson took decisive action. He lowered his center of gravity and blocked Marcus Rashford's shooting angle. Marcus Rashford had no choice but to choose a lob shot, but unfortunately the ball was slightly higher than the crossbar. The red team missed an excellent scoring opportunity. Mourinho on the sidelines couldn't help but frowned slightly, feeling sorry for the missed opportunity.