blogombal Chapter 16 gives the veterans of the first team a little Carrington shock.
Chapter 16 gives the veterans of the first team a little Carrington shock.
At nine o'clock in the morning, Ferguson led his coaching team into the room precisely on time.
The Red Devils players, who had been laughing and joking, suddenly fell silent.
Even the usually carefree Morrison stared intently at the Lord, like a model student, ready to listen to his teachings.
Ferguson, expressionless, briefly introduced today's training content.
"Okay, that's all. Today we have some new youth players joining our first team for training. Let's welcome them."
Sparse applause rang out in the locker room.
The main reason for not being enthusiastic about newcomers is that Lavel Morrison wasn't well-liked by the senior first-team players.
He has a very outspoken personality and doesn't know how to keep his mouth shut.
However, thanks to the triple labels of "Sir Alex Ferguson's favorite," "local resident," and "youth academy prodigy," Morrison remains a media darling and a treasure in the eyes of fans.
Even Scholes is following Sir Alex Ferguson's lead and praising him – I wouldn't be surprised if he becomes Manchester United's next £100 million man.
Such a "crown prince" with three talents is extremely rare, and those who can truly make a name for themselves are even rarer. However, Liu Yi knew that there was a similar prodigy in Manchester United's U14 team. He was certain that this boy's future achievements would far surpass Morrison's, because that kid's name was Marcus Rashford.
"I'm so nervous. What if I don't perform at my normal level...?"
Lingard stood awkwardly, his hands trembling nervously.
Even someone as energetic as him has moments of stage fright.
Pogba, like a curious child, looked around at everything on the first team's training ground.
Only Liu Yi was pondering the training content that the Duke had just arranged.
"This one should be for ball control... the other should be the ability to receive passes after running!"
However, the most difficult part is still the physical fitness hurdle.
They started with a combination of "accelerated running, interval running, and steady long-distance jogging".
The intensity increased sharply, and Liu Yi, who had fully adapted to the training rhythm of the youth team, quickly became exhausted and fell to the back of the team.
"Young players these days really need to focus on improving their physical fitness."
Ferguson muttered something under his breath, which was overheard by Park Ji-sung, who was leading the run.
A glint flashed in the eyes of the Korean "three lungs".
His pace quickened again.
Behind him, Rooney was panting heavily and cursing wildly.
"Ganlin's mother, why is the leader running faster and faster?!"
Fortunately, Liu Yi was not alone.
Also lagging behind at the back of the line was a tall, brown-haired player.
(This guy is undeniably handsome, but his hairline is a bit concerning.)
"Hey kid, you're too young to be taking walks like an old man."
The tall man with a worrying hairline gently patted Liu Yi from the side and behind, then casually placed his hand on Liu Yi's shoulder, signaling him to keep up with the pace of the group.
"I'm a football player, not a track and field athlete. Besides, I've already tried my best. Is the training intensity in the first team always this high?!"
Liu Yi recognized who this person was.
It was none other than "Cool Guy" Berbatov.
It's a strange feeling to "slack off" with the real model.
Berbatov grinned: "No, the season has started, and to prevent non-combat casualties, the intensity is actually quite low right now. But... I do agree with what you said. Whether the strikers run or not, as long as they can score goals, that's all that matters."
Running and chatting at the same time is obviously very tiring, and without realizing it, the two of them ended up in a walking mode.
The Bulgarian striker continued, "People always say I don't run enough. I may not run as much, but I haven't fallen behind in scoring goals. I'm currently at the top of the scoring charts. You know who I am, right? I'm the famous Berbatov!"
On the sidelines, Ferguson's eyes were already fixed on the two figures who had fallen behind.
"What are you doing, Dimitra! Trying to drag the newcomers down with you, are you?!"
As the lord shouted sternly, he bent down and made a move to take off his leather shoes.
On the other side of the ocean, Beckham was experiencing a dull ache in his brow bone.
"Quick, catch up with the group."
Berbatov patted Liu Yi on the back, stuck out his butt, and happily followed the main group forward.
Lead assistant coach Mike Perrin glanced at his watch and blew the whistle to end the physical training session.
Lingard and Pogba cheered and collapsed to the ground in relief.
"Don't lie down, your butt will get bigger! Get up and walk around!"
Giggs told the young players to get up and take a break before moving on to the next training exercise.
Rooney, who was lying on his back, didn't hear what Giggs said. He rolled over, raised his head, and looked around.
"Where, where is the big butt?"
Next up is ball training.
Liu Yi's ball control and stopping skills have improved significantly, but his passing and dribbling are still terrible.
On the contrary, Pogba has excellent vision and Lingard has superb dribbling skills.
However, there is still a considerable gap between them and the first team.
"Based on this assessment, none of these three kids who've been training with the team will make it into the first team..."
Mike Perrin held a scoring board in his hand, writing and drawing training reports for several people.
After a long and tedious ball training session, only one training program remained for the morning.
Sir Alex Ferguson's original creation...
[Scenario-based Offense and Defense Drill]!
"Scenario-based offensive and defensive drills": Two groups of players are divided into offensive and defensive teams to conduct scenario training for the last few minutes of the game.
The goal is to have at least five balls reach the opponent's penalty area within 10 minutes, and to score one goal.
In the words of "Handsome Guy," "Manchester United often pulls off incredible comebacks in stoppage time, and Sir Alex Ferguson's training method has played a significant role in that!"
Liu Yi felt that the term "scenario-based offensive and defensive drills" sounded familiar.
Coming to my senses, I realized...
Isn't this just "Ferguson Time"?!
The "Scenario Offense and Defense Drill" is divided into two groups based on the left and right halves of the court, with each group further divided into offensive and defensive players.
Liu Yi's group – the offensive players included Lingard, Anderson, Nani, Berbatov, and Liu Yi.
The defending players are Vidic, Smalling, Fabio, O'Shea, and Fletcher.
The goalkeeper in front of the goal is the second goalkeeper, the Polish player Tomasz Kuszczak.
The attack started from the flank.
Nani – nicknamed "Nani the Unpassable", one of Manchester United's "Four Deadly", the spokesperson for the backflip celebration, and a good brother whom Ronaldo both loves and hates.
(Imperial Bodyguard)
Vidic directed Fabio to block his inside cut-in route.
"Ignore his cross!"
Nani was forced to the byline and delivered a crooked cross.
Berbatov, who was strolling in the middle, started his run and got to the ball before Vidic. Then, with his back to the goal, he pushed the ball to the other side with the inside of his foot.
The long-lost green arrow in Liu Yi's eyes flashed wildly.
Fletcher let out a soft "hmm".
I have some ideas for positioning.
However, Smalling is no pushover either.
The 20-year-old "Great England center-back" is considered to be the successor to Ferdinand because of his similar physique.
Actively expand the defensive area.
Smalling hoped to use his speed and size advantage to overtake them.
But Liu Yi, who started first, was still faster.
The black-haired youth wearing a yellow training vest was particularly dazzling under the blazing sun.
He gently pushed the ball with his right foot, pretending to send a diagonal pass, but at the moment of contact, he flicked the ball with his ankle, dodging Smalling's tackle.
What a realistic feint!
Smalling reacted quickly, shifting his weight rapidly and swinging his other leg backward.
But Liu Yi had already made the final adjustment in the blink of an eye, his right foot drawing a strange arc like a scimitar, hanging straight into the dead corner!
Kuszczak hadn't expected Liu Yi to actually control the ball and make such a decisive tackle; he was a beat too slow in his diving save.
It was just that brief half-second.
The Polish goalkeeper missed a golden opportunity to make a successful save.
The net was lifted high!
Berbatov gave a thumbs-up, revealing a Chinese character tattoo on his wrist.
"This child is like me!"
Lingard raised his arms in celebration.
"Here we go again! A classic Liu-style goal!"
"I don't know how it went in, but the ball just went in!"