There is a dream called football

Chapter 86
An old man appeared in the stands of the Dragon Stadium. This old man had firm eyes and a slightly red face. He was the Scot Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson originally planned to keep a low profile, but he did not expect that he would be followed by reporters as soon as he arrived in Porto, so everything was made public.

Ferguson did not deny that the reason why he came to Porto is to compete in the first round of the Champions League two weeks later.

Behind the old Scottish man were Porto fans. They grimaced, but they did not behave unfriendly or disturb Ferguson.

From time to time, people handed over the book for autograph, but Ferguson declined all of them.

Of course Mourinho in the stadium knew that Manchester United was coming, but he was unmoved, he just arranged the players on the field in a strange formation.

In this game, Li Qiao didn't start, Deco hit the wing, Mani cut into the attacking midfielder, and Carlos Alberto was used as the forward. In short, it was a very strange formation. The purpose of course was to let Ferguson return without success and see nothing.

After watching the game for 20 minutes, Ferguson was a little bored. He stuffed a piece of chewing gum into his mouth. He knew that he couldn’t see anything today.

As we all know, Ferguson is a workaholic. He is a man of one word at Manchester United. He has naturally studied Porto for a long time. He is most afraid of Porto's Deco, the Brazilian who can deliver a fatal blow (later transferred to Portugal).

When Ferguson inspects other teams, he often plays a game, either by himself or with his colleagues. If you can freely choose a player from the opposing team, which one would you choose?

When Ferguson saw Porto, he had the answer in his heart-Deco.

Of course, another player that Ferguson likes very much is Baia. After Sumeichel left Manchester United, Ferguson has been in trouble.

Ferguson hoped that his team also had an old goalkeeper as stable as Baier, but good goalkeepers are hard to find.

After watching the half-time game, Ferguson got up to buy a cup of coffee, and then never returned to the stands, but left Porto.

*****
A day later, at Old Trafford, a handsome man appeared in the stands. Except for his gray and white hair, the years seemed to have written nothing on his face.

He is surrounded by Manchester United fans, and when someone asks for an autograph, he responds generously. He is Porto's coach Mourinho.

For Manchester United, no one in Europe is not afraid. Although Beckham has left the Dream Theater, the foundation of Class 92 is still there.

Giggs.

Brother Neville.

Bart.

Scholes.

Coupled with the villain Keane, the king of the small penalty area in the Netherlands Ruud van Nistelrooy, and the young Ronaldo, Manchester United is the most favorable contender for the Champions League every year.

There are a lot of talents, but the more important thing is Ferguson. As long as he is there, Manchester United will be an iron army.

In this Premier League game, Ferguson showed his main force and did not hide it at all. Mourinho also watched a wonderful game.

After the game, Mourinho was "coincidentally" met by a good-hearted British reporter. Britain is the place with the most developed gossip culture. Mourinho naturally knew it, but he was in a good mood at this time and did not hide.

"Jose, did you get the information you wanted?"

Mourinho chuckled and shook his head, "I'm just passing by. I don't know what you're talking about. Why do you call me a spy?"

"Haha."

"Do you think the quality of this Manchester United team has increased or weakened."

Mourinho shrugged, "I find it difficult to judge Manchester United, but this is one of the best teams in Europe and I think it will be difficult to play against Manchester United."

"Have you thought of a way?"

"Of course, but I won't tell you."

*****
At the Carrington training base, Ferguson squinted, and Keane has gradually become the most unstable factor in this Manchester United team.

The former iron-blooded captain is now a thorn in the eyes of his teammates, especially the relationship with Van Nistelrooy is a bit tense.

Someone inside the club has already suggested that Ferguson abandon Keane, and Ferguson has not yet made a final decision.

On the one hand, it is friendship, on the other hand, Keane is still very useful at critical moments, especially in the Champions League, he can make opponents fear.

But still the same sentence, football is a team sport, if a player cannot play for the team, then no matter how strong he is, it will be in vain.

After training, Ferguson left Keane behind and decided to have a chat with him.

"Roy, the relationship between you and your teammates is a bit tense. This is not the Irish national team, and I am not the head coach of the national team."

During the 2002 World Cup, Keane had a falling out with the head coach of the national team. At that time, things were very troublesome. The head coach of the national team called Ferguson, because only Ferguson could persuade him, but in the end things inevitably became deadlocked.

It has to be said that Keane, who is not afraid of anything, is really afraid of Ferguson. When Sir Alex said this, Keane also lowered his proud head.

"Boss, they don't take me seriously, especially those newcomers."

Ferguson waved his hand, "I don't want to hear this. What I want is to win. The next Champions League game is very important. If you screw me up, try it. I'm from Scotland."

What does a Scot mean?Of course Keane knew very well that the Scots were very tough.

Ferguson is actually very fierce. Of course, he is also very good to the players. This has two sides, so it goes without saying.

Ferguson patted Keane, "You have to stare at Deco in the next game, so that we can get a satisfactory ending in Portugal, you know?"

"It's not difficult!" Keene grinned.

"It's not that simple, they won the UEFA Cup last year, do you think that's easy?"

The corner of Keane's mouth returned to calm. Ferguson's dissatisfaction with him was increasing, but right now he still had to rely on him.

"Roy, I still want to win the Champions League, what about you?"

Keane nodded.

"Then let's work hard together, I'm about to retire, let's enjoy the feeling of the top of Europe again."

*****
In Porto, Mourinho is studying Manchester United, but his focus is the same as Ferguson's, all on Keane.

Keane in his heyday may be the best midfielder in Europe, but this guy has many problems, the most terrible thing is his bad temper, and his state fluctuates a lot.

Mourinho knows that to beat Manchester United, it is a good idea to find a breakthrough from Keane. In this game, Mourinho will form a 4231 formation, let Maniche retreat, form a protection for Deco, and head-to-head with Keane.

Maniche to Keane, thinking of this, Mourinho smiled.

(End of this chapter)