The Red Devils' revival starts with retaining Mourinho

On May 31, the sun shone on the vibrant city of Madrid, and the air was filled with tension and anticipation. For Manchester United, this was the last day before the Champions League final, and every moment seemed particularly precious.

The entire Manchester United team conducted simple recovery training in the fitness center and swimming pool of the Ritz Mandarin Oriental Madrid. The players wore uniform training clothes and looked focused and resolute. In the fitness center, various advanced training equipment were neatly arranged. Under the guidance of the coach, the players performed moderate strength training and stretching to keep their bodies in the best condition. In the swimming pool, the water waves were gently rippling, and the players stretched their bodies in the water, relaxed their muscles, and relieved the fatigue caused by the intense training in recent days.

Head coach Mourinho stood aside, watching the players' every move with a sharp gaze. There was no extra expression on his face, but his eyes revealed firm confidence and desire for victory. The legendary coach knew that this final was not just a football game, but also the ultimate test of Manchester United's efforts throughout the season. Beside him, assistant coaches Ruud van Nistelrooy, Scholes, fitness coaches Rui Faria and Carlos Larin, as well as Giovanni Serra, head of the data center, and his team of staff, all of whom were also doing their jobs, closely following the players' training and ready to provide necessary guidance and help at any time.

After the training, the players took a short break and then, under the leadership of Mourinho and the coaching staff, rushed to the venue of the final, the Civitas Metropolitan Stadium. The bus drove smoothly on the streets of Madrid, and outside the window were enthusiastic fans waving flags to cheer for Manchester United. The players looked through the window at the familiar red figures, and their hearts were filled with emotion and motivation. They knew that they were not only fighting for honor, but also for the fans who had always supported them.

The Civitas Metropolitan Stadium, this magnificent sports temple, was quietly waiting for the arrival of this peak showdown. The sun shone through the huge roof of the stadium and sprinkled on the green field, forming patches of mottled light and shadow. The moment the Manchester United players got off the bus and stepped onto the stadium, a solemn and sacred feeling came over them. The players were dressed in neat training suits, wearing professional football shoes, and their eyes revealed determination and concentration. Mourinho walked at the front of the team, his steps were steady and powerful, as if every step was measuring the battlefield that was about to start the decisive battle.

After entering the stadium, the players first did a simple jog around the field to get familiar with the size and slope of the field. Their figures danced in the sun, and their footsteps echoed in the empty stadium. Every player was carefully feeling the texture of the grass and adjusting his pace and rhythm.

After the jog, the team began to stretch and warm up. The players worked in pairs and assisted each other in various stretching movements to ensure the flexibility and flexibility of the body. The coaching staff members closely watched the players' movements and gave guidance and reminders from time to time.

As the warm-up activities progressed, the players' bodies gradually warmed up and their condition became better and better. Next, Mourinho called the players together and began to arrange today's training tasks.

"Guys, we came here today to get familiar with this venue and find our rhythm and feeling." Mourinho's voice was firm and powerful, "This is the stage of the Champions League final, we have to show our strength and determination. First of all, in the passing and receiving practice, I hope you will pay attention to the following skills. When passing short, make sure the force of the pass is moderate so that the ball reaches the feet of teammates quickly and accurately. Pass the ball with the inside of the foot, and the contact point must be accurate, so as to ensure the stability and accuracy of the pass. When receiving the ball, observe the trajectory of the ball in advance, take the initiative to meet the ball, use a reasonable part to buffer the force of the ball, and quickly adjust it. Your body posture, ready for the next move. For long passes, you should make full use of the strength of your legs, and the thighs should drive the calves to swing quickly to obtain greater passing power. When passing the ball, pay attention to the inclination angle of the body and the part that touches the ball, and use the inner side of the instep to hit the middle and lower part of the ball, so that the ball draws a beautiful arc in the air. The person who receives the ball should always pay attention to the landing point of the long pass, start in advance, stop the ball with the chest or head, and quickly control the ball. At the same time, according to the wind direction and the conditions of the field, the strength and direction of the long pass should be appropriately adjusted. "

The players listened quietly to the head coach's speech, their eyes full of expectation and fighting spirit. Mourinho continued: "Then, we will have some group confrontations to simulate the rhythm and intensity of the game. Finally, we willPractice set pieces, which may play a key role in the game. "

After assigning the tasks, the players quickly divided into several groups and began to practice passing and receiving the ball. The football passed quickly under the players' feet, making a crisp sound. They constantly adjusted their passing strength and direction to adapt to the rebound and wind direction of the field. The coaching staff carefully observed the players' performance and recorded every detail.

After a period of passing and receiving exercises, Mourinho blew the whistle, signaling the players to compete in groups. The players quickly divided into two groups and started a fierce confrontation. They ran, fought, passed, and shot on the field. , showing a very high level of competition.

The intensity of the group confrontation was very high, and the players went all out, as if this was the real final. Mourinho loudly directed the players on the sidelines, reminding them to pay attention to tactical execution and positional sense. The coaching staff also continued to cheer for the players, creating a tense and warm atmosphere.

As the group confrontation progressed, the players gradually found the feeling of the game. Their cooperation became more and more tacit, and both offense and defense seemed more methodical. In a wonderful offensive cooperation, the forward player received the pass from his teammate and cleverly He dribbled past the opponent's defender and then calmly shot and scored. This wonderful goal instantly ignited the atmosphere of the whole stadium, and the players cheered.

After the group confrontation, the players took a short break and then started to practice set-pieces. Set-pieces often play a vital role in football matches, so Mourinho attaches great importance to this aspect of training.

The players were divided into several groups to practice free kicks, corner kicks and penalty kicks. In the free kick practice, the main penalty players constantly adjusted their shooting angles and strengths, trying to find the best way to shoot. In the corner kick practice In the set-piece practice, the players worked closely together and carried out various tactical runs to create the best shooting opportunities. In the penalty practice, the players were even more focused, and every penalty seemed to determine the outcome of the game.

The set-piece practice lasted for a long time, and the players took every ball very seriously. They knew that in the final, any detail could determine the direction of the game, so they had to do it to perfection.

When the set-piece practice was over, Mourinho called the players together again and made a final summary.

"Guys, today's field training was very successful." Mourinho showed a satisfied smile on his face, "You have shown a very high level of competition and team spirit. I believe that in tomorrow's final, you will be able to play your best and bring us a wonderful game. "

Listening to the encouragement from the head coach, the players were full of confidence and fighting spirit. They knew that tomorrow's final would be a tough battle, but they were fully prepared.

Outside this tense training atmosphere, head coach Mourinho was taking captain David De Gea to the pre-match press conference arranged by UEFA.

Mourinho was wearing a neat suit, looking calm and confident. His steps were firm and powerful, and every step seemed to carry his determination for the upcoming final. David De Gea was wearing a neat uniform, and his tall figure exuded calmness and majesty. His eyes revealed determination and concentration, and as the captain, he had a great responsibility on his shoulders.

The two walked into the press conference together, and in an instant, the flash lights flashed like bright stars, and the strong light almost illuminated the entire space. Reporters Their eyes were focused on them like sharp arrows, and the air seemed to be filled with an electric current of tension and expectation. The atmosphere on the scene was tense and warm, and everyone held their breath, as if waiting for a grand drama to begin.

The press conference hall was spacious and bright, and the lights sprinkled from the ceiling, reflecting a solemn atmosphere. Rows of reporters sat in neat seats, with notebooks and cameras in their hands ready to record every important moment. Their expressions were different, some were full of expectations, some showed a hint of doubt, and some revealed strong curiosity in their eyes.

Mourinho sat down first, he raised his chin slightly, and his eyes swept around the whole audience, and his sharp eyes seemed to be able to penetrate everything. He cleared his throat and began to speak: "Dear media friends, I am very happy to meet with you at this important moment. We are here for tomorrow's Champions League final. This is a battle we have been looking forward to for a long time, and the entire Manchester United team is fully prepared."

His voice was steady and powerful, echoing in the hall, full of confidence and determination. ReportersRecording his every word, the shutter sounds of the cameras came one after another, as dense as a summer rainstorm. Every time the shutter sounded, it seemed to sound the drums of war for the upcoming final.

"In today's training, our players showed a very high competitive state and team spirit. They have a deep familiarity with this field and laid a solid foundation for tomorrow's game." Mourinho continued, "We know that the opponent in this final is very strong, but we are not afraid. Manchester United has a long history and glorious tradition. Our players will go all out in tomorrow's game and fight for honor."

He paused here, and his eyes revealed a firm belief. The scene was silent, and everyone was waiting for his next words. At this time, it seemed that even the air had solidified, and only the faint breathing sound was gently rippling in the air.

"In the past period of time, our team has experienced many difficulties and challenges, but we have never given up. We have been working hard to train and continuously improve our strength. Today, we stand here to show the strength and style of Manchester United to the world." Mourinho's words were full of passion and appeal. His voice seemed to have a magical power that could penetrate people's hearts and inspire everyone's deep desire for victory.

Next, the press officer sent by UEFA announced the start of the Q&A session:

A reporter asked first: "Coach Mourinho, tomorrow is the Champions League final. How confident are you about this game?"

Mourinho raised his chin slightly, looked at the reporter with a firm look, and replied: "I am confident of winning this final. Since I took over as coach, I have never lost in the final. I believe that this time will be no exception. My team has always been fighting for victory. We have firm beliefs and strong strength."