"Yes, it's just a fake center!"

Rui Faria laughed and said, "Jose, I believe Guardiola would never have thought we would steal his tactics. After all, the reason why Barcelona played the fake center back then was because of helplessness. It was because they saw that the effect was very good, so they kept using it like that."

Mourinho nodded and frowned: "Ruy, if we play against the pseudo-center, who will play against the middle lane? Marcus? If it was Marcus, I think we can let him play against the center!"

"Jose, do you really think Marcus is suitable for center? Although he can play center, he cannot become a tactical center like Romelu. He is still far from strength!"

Fitness coach Gare tentatively said: "Or, let's wait and see how Zlatan is in the League Cup?"

After hearing this, Mourinho and Rui Faria shook their heads secretly... In this game, it proved that Gare's work ability can only be limited to the position of physical coach.

Waiting to see Ibrahimovic's condition?

hehe……

If it is an ordinary opponent, it would not be impossible, but in a week we will face a strong opponent like Manchester City. Even if we prepare for a week and perform some small tactical routines, it may not be effective at that time. When we go to the away game next Tuesday and play the fourth round of the League Cup with Xie Wednesday, there will be only four days before the "Manchester City Derby Battle". Then prepare for the game at that time... it would be better to just wait and lose!

When it comes to Mourinho's level, whether it is leading Inter Milan, Real Madrid, Chelsea, or Manchester United, they usually plan ahead and prepare for the "Manchester City Derby" one week in advance. That's just because the nature of this game itself is still a league game. If it is put into the semi-finals of the Champions League and the finals, they must start preparing half a month in advance.

Four days... Stop having fun!

It’s no different from not preparing for the “Manchester City Derby” in such a short time!

Mourinho believes that the bald man next door must have started preparing for the "Manchester City Derby" because he knows that guy too well!

This "Manchester City derby" is also the top battle. Whoever wins will have a great impact on the subsequent games this season. The losing side is likely to miss the league championship.

Judging from Guardiola's expertise in pre-game planning, even if he often makes mediocre tactical adjustments in the game, Mourinho must admit that he is not as good as Guardiola in terms of pre-game planning.

Whether it is bringing Barcelona, ​​Bayern, or Manchester City now, Guardiola will always make full preparations before the game. He will arrange plans for his team to face various situations. This will not only allow players to always clarify their direction during the game, but also make players always feel like they are controlling the game. Therefore, his team can control the game with a passing and control tactic.

After thinking about it, Mourinho made a decision: "Okay! We will learn Guardiola this time and use the pseudo-center tactics they are best at to play against them."

Rui Faria and other coaches nodded. They didn't think Mourinho's decision was surprising at all, because... "Madman" Mourinho is actually a madman who is good at seizing opportunities and has an adventurous spirit!

"Guys, since we have decided on the tactics of playing the fake center, we will start to formulate a lineup next. Do you have any suggestions? We won't discuss the wings. Who do you think is more suitable to be a fake center?"

In the position of winger, Manchester United is still full of talents. Yang Xiaozhuang, Rashford, Martial, Sanchez, Mata, and even Lingard are all competent for attacking on the wing, but these people have their own characteristics.

But the fake center... the candidates at this position are really not that easy to choose. Barcelona had a super genius like Messi, so they got a fake center. When he coached Bayern, with such a strong lineup as Bayern, he couldn't pick a fake center from the stars Lewandowski, Robben, Ribery, Muller, and Thiago. It can be seen how high this requirement is.

Rui Faria said: "Jose, and my colleagues, let me tell you what I think of the pseudo-center and everyone will discuss it."

"Ruy, tell me."

Rui Faria paused, sorted out his thoughts, and said slowly: "In my opinion, the candidates for the pseudo-center are not necessarily Messi's type. We all know how Messi's footwork and skills have reached, but I think that is not necessary. Let's see how Guardiola's performance during his coaching at Bayern. Although he led Bayern to dominate the entire Bundesliga, he never led Bayern to the top of Europe again. In Bayern's lineup, there are many players with good footwork and good skills. Therefore, I think the biggest role of the candidates for the pseudo-center is to bring changes to the team's tactics, and this is the most important thing."

change!?

Everyone in the conference room, including Mourinho, was thinking about what Rui Faria said about "change"... What does this mean?

Rui Faria smiled and seemed a little calm: "The reason why Guardiola was so successful at Barcelona was not that Messi could constantly provide goals for Barcelona, ​​but because when Messi was on the court, Barcelona's lineup would become more active. If it was limited to a small range, as long as Messi joined in the past, Barcelona could use Messi's speed and flexibility to play the offensive effect they wanted. Coupled with Xavi's control and Iniesta's breakthrough, this gave Barcelona the capital to break through any opponent's goal."

When Rui Faria said this, Mourinho nodded repeatedly and smiled: "If we Manchester United themselves, our attack line is definitely not as technical as Barcelona at that time, but we also have an advantage that they do not have, that is speed! Our offensive players are very fast! Hahaha... just use him!"

"Who should I use?"

"Yes, Jose, do you decide who will play the fake center?"

Rui Faria laughed and said, "Guys, isn't that enough? Isn't there only one person in our team who has the fastest speed, the strongest running ability and the largest coverage?"

"Ah? Chinese Yang?"

"Fake! Isn't it a joke?"

"No way!?"

Except for Mourinho and Rui Faria, everyone else in the coaching staff was shocked. They never dreamed that Mourinho decided to hand over the pseudo-center to... China Yang?

Damn it!
Chapter completed!