Chapter 487 Manchester United’s talker, the new era of the Red Devils!
The weather in Los Angeles in July is very pleasant.
The Manchester United generals were just wearing short-sleeved training clothes and sweating profusely on the court.
Among them, many people also wore masks of pain on their faces.
Preseason is a good time to reserve physical fitness.
Therefore, most clubs will conduct a lot of physical training before the season to allow players to adapt to the rhythm of the game and find competitive form as soon as possible.
And physical training is often the most tiring!
Perhaps it was because last season was so successful that many players let go of eating and drinking during the offseason.
During pre-season physical examinations in Los Angeles, many players were overweight.
Such as Martial, Rashford, Lingard.
Since they are similar in age, the three of them are good friends and have agreed to go to Spain for vacation together during the offseason.
However, the three of them were photographed by "The Sun" entering and exiting a famous nightclub in Spain and getting drunk with women.
Although Mourinho is not as caring and demanding about players' private lives as Ferguson.
However, he was also very dissatisfied with the behavior of the three of them going to nightclubs to drink and pick up girls during the offseason.
According to The Sun, Mourinho, after learning the news, called the three of them directly and claimed that it was okay to drink and smoke, but they should not be photographed.
He also issued a warning, saying that if the newspaper reported another news about them drinking, smoking or picking up girls in a nightclub, the three of them would report to the reserve team together!
The three people who received the call were so frightened that they sobered up and immediately assured Mourinho that this kind of thing would not happen next.
Even if it’s only been one season.
However, Mourinho's harsh management style and iron-fisted methods have left a deep personal mark on this Manchester United.
Especially the record of winning the Triple Crown in the first season of leading the team has made Mourinho's reputation unprecedentedly high, and he has received the recognition and full support of Manchester United's senior management.
It is no exaggeration to say that he has the final say in this Manchester United!
Of course, these three restless young people were not the only ones photographed by The Sun.
As Manchester United's top player and the most popular star in the UK, Ling Feng was followed by many paparazzi during his vacation in Italy.
However, Ling Feng's holiday activities were more normal.
Or just attend business events and make a lot of money;
Or just stroll the streets with your girlfriend and enjoy the romantic time between young lovers.
Compared to the English players who are always photographed drinking, smoking, going to nightclubs, or being involved in scandals such as prostitution and cheating, Ling Feng is as self-disciplined as an outlier!
Of course, in addition to some overweight players, there are also many players who kept their mouths shut during the offseason and maintained their weight and condition very well.
For example, Ling Feng, Kanter, Ibrahimovic, Herrera and so on.
Therefore, they did not seem too tired when facing the intense physical training before the season.
"Okay, today's training is over."
At Mourinho's long whistle, the players also breathed a sigh of relief.
However, Ling Feng, who had taken the football and was about to go for extra practice, was called to the sidelines by Mourinho.
"Ling, go take a shower first, and then come to the office to find me."
"Roger that, boss."
Ten minutes later, after taking a shower and changing his clothes, Ling Feng knocked on the door of Mourinho's office:
"Boss, are you looking for me?"
"Well, sit down."
And just after Ling Feng sat down, Mourinho did not speak, but silently picked up the teapot and poured Ling Feng a cup of steaming tea:
"The tea you gave me last time was so good. I drank some at night and I felt very energetic!"
Hearing this, Ling Feng just smiled slightly:
"As long as you like it, I'll bring you some tea from other origins next time for you to try."
"By the way, thank you for calling me that day"
Half a month ago, Mourinho's father Felix passed away due to illness.
Ling Feng, who learned the news from Mendes, immediately called Mourinho to express his condolences.
This move moved Mourinho very much.
"You may not know that after your call, Pep (Guardiola) also called me."
As soon as these words came out, Ling Feng was silent for a moment. Before he could speak, Mourinho changed the topic:
"Listen to Jorge, are you going to launch your own personal brand like Cristiano?"
"Yes, it is being prepared now"
"It's good. If I were thirty years younger, I might learn from you and create my own personal brand, haha."
After chatting for a while, Mourinho suddenly changed the subject:
"Okay, let's get down to business. I called you here because I want to tell you something."
After a pause, Mourinho immediately looked serious:
"Ling, I plan to appoint you as the captain of Manchester United. What do you think?"
This sudden question made Ling Feng raise his eyebrows.
Captain of Manchester United? !
Although he also saw ESPN's analysis article on Manchester United's new captain candidate, he also felt that he was qualified to be the captain.
However, he did not expect that Mourinho would actually choose himself to be the captain.
After thinking about it, he was relieved!
why not?
In terms of age and qualifications, he really has no advantages.
He is neither a member of Manchester United's youth training nor a veteran who has played for many years.
However, in the field of sports competition, seniority and age have never been an issue.
Strength is the last word!
A team will consider many factors when selecting a captain.
Either he can unite his teammates, or he has full mental attributes, or he has outstanding football skills.
Personal strength is the most basic requirement for a captain.
Because only the strong can convince their teammates, trust the head coach, and cheer for the fans.
If the captain of a team is not capable enough to serve as the team's main force, he can only sit on the bench.
So how do you lead a team?
By passing water and waving towels? !
And Ling Feng is exactly the strongest person in Manchester United!
Of course, in addition to his unique personal strength, his status and influence within the team are also leveraged.
In the Manchester United team, Kante, Maguire, Rashford, Lingard, Luke Shaw, Smalling, Phil Jones and others are either his former teammates or younger brothers, or they are from his country. Teammate or younger brother.
In terms of fame, he is the number one player in Manchester United and the Premier League, and he is also the number one active player in the UK!
He is also a superstar who was personally invited by Ferguson to join him, a destined son who is praised day and night by all the famous seniors!
Thinking of this, Ling Feng answered directly without any politeness or modesty:
"I think this is a very correct decision! Under my leadership, Manchester United will definitely become the best club in the world!" Ling Feng's answer made Mourinho very satisfied, and then he smiled:
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"Very good! I like your confidence! I will announce this decision at the press conference tomorrow. You'd better be prepared in advance."
. . .
The next day.
July 14th.
On the eve of the pre-season game against the Los Angeles Galaxy, Manchester United coach Mourinho held a press conference.
And following him into the media room was the team's star player Ling Feng.
Seeing the master-disciple pair of Mourinho and Ling Feng, many reporters in the media room immediately realized that something big had happened and pressed their shutters one after another.
really.
Things went as they expected!
After sitting down, Mourinho announced in public that 22-year-old Ling Feng would take over the captain's armband left by former captain Rooney and become the new captain of Manchester United!
Immediately afterwards, under the flashing spotlights, Mourinho explained his decision to the world:
"I don't really like the selection criteria that the captain should be the player who has played the longest at the club."
"Because sometimes some players do not have the ability to be captain, and he is selected as captain just because he has been in the team longer."
"Ling Feng's ability and leadership qualities are obvious to all. I believe he will be the best person to lead Manchester United to success!"
After Mourinho announced this decision, Ling Feng also accepted an interview with reporters.
"It is a huge honor for me to be captain of such a great club!"
"I am very grateful for the important responsibility that the coach and this club have given me. I have always been a person who likes challenges."
"The captaincy is a kind of recognition for me, and it is also an inspiration."
"Of course, I know that leaders are not chosen, but become."
"I will use practical actions to prove that I will be the one who leads Manchester United forward!"
Accompanied by the ups and downs of the speech, the media room once again
Mourinho, who was sitting aside, looked at Ling Feng with a look of relief.
This guy's speech is really good!
As expected of my chosen captain!
Becoming the captain of a top European club at a young age is a recognition of Ling Feng's personal strength and leadership qualities.
However, Ling Feng, who is already 22 years old and is about to reach the milestone of 100 Premier League games, is mature and calm enough.
Moreover, stories of young heroes taking on the important task of team leadership are common in football.
Alonso and Torres had already become team captains when they were nineteen years old!
He Lingfeng is much better than Alonso and Torres!
At this point, 22-year-old Ling Feng has become the talker of this new Red Devils!
At the same time, he also became the second youngest captain in Manchester United's history.
Second only to Bobby Charlton, England's greatest player who became the captain of Manchester United at the age of 21, led Manchester United out of the haze of the Munich air disaster and returned to the top of Europe!
As the press conference ended, major media outlets also reported on it.
Keywords such as "Lingfeng Manchester United", "Manchester United captain" and "Lingfeng captain" quickly became hot searches.
Regarding Mourinho's decision, Manchester United celebrities expressed their recognition and support on social media.
"It was a wise decision!" - Ferdinand.
"There is no doubt that Ling Feng is the best player at Manchester United and even in England! He is the best candidate!" - Gary Neville
"He is a born leader!" - David Beckham.
Lineker, who had previously believed that Ling Feng could become the captain of Manchester United, also posted a domineering celebration photo of Ling Feng on social media with the following text:
"Red Devils fans, once again, you're welcome!"
Even Ferguson said in an interview that even though Ling Feng is only 22 years old, his demeanor, personality and confidence are enough to shoulder the responsibility of captain.
Finally, the godfather of Manchester United gave a very high evaluation:
"In this young man, I see the shadows of Robson and Cantona!"
"I have no doubt he will make a great captain!"
Manchester United's players were not surprised by this decision.
At Manchester United under Mourinho, Ling Feng's locker room status is second only to Rooney, and even higher than Carrick, who often sits on the bench.
Last season, he basically performed the captain's duties on the court.
In addition to calling his teammates, he will even call on his teammates to change positions freely and change the team's established tactics according to the progress of the game.
Mourinho was not at all disgusted with Ling Feng's actions. Instead, he felt that it was a worry-free thing to have a team brain like Ling Feng on the court to direct at any time.
With Rooney leaving the team and Carrick officially retiring, Ling Feng is undoubtedly the new leader of the Red Devils!
As for the fans, of course they support it with both hands!
A large number of Red Devils fans and Lingfeng fans flocked to the official website to leave comments, almost crashing the server.
And at noon the next day, Manchester United ushered in their first preseason game in the United States, against the MLS giants Los Angeles Galaxy.
And Ling Feng also wore the captain's armband of Manchester United for the first time!
In the visiting team's locker room at the Home Depot Center, all Manchester United players were wearing their home jerseys for the new season and gathered in a circle.
Afterwards, everyone turned their attention to Ling Feng, who had just been appointed captain.
Ling Feng was already prepared for this.
I saw him holding Kanter with his left hand and Luke Shaw with his right hand, and then said seriously:
"Guys, this is a pre-season game. A good start is very important, let's start the new season with a win!"
As soon as the words fell, everyone shouted the pre-match slogan in unison:
"Forward, Manchester United!!!"
Under the gaze of nearly 22,000 fans at the Home Depot Center, the two teams filed out of the tunnel.
Ling Feng, wearing the No. 7 jersey and the captain's armband on his left arm, took the lead into the field.
When the live broadcast camera focused on the new Manchester United captain who held his head high, the audience suddenly burst into cheers.
Although more than half of the starting lineup is youth training players and substitute players.
However, Ling Feng, Kante, Bailly, and De Gea all appeared on the field.
Maguire and Bailly, who are partnering as central defenders for the first time, have a good understanding.
Maguire, who has just joined a wealthy club, has no stage fright at all. Instead, he has repeatedly shown his advantage in high-altitude balls.
However, the most exciting moment of this game happened in the thirteenth minute of the game!
Ling Feng dropped back to get the ball in the midfield, dribbled the ball past the Los Angeles midfielder who was defending him, and then fired a shot from a distance of more than 30 meters from the goal!
The speed of the ball is unbelievable.
Until the ball flew into the net from the upper right corner of the goal, the Los Angeles goalkeeper on the goal line was still dumbfounded and motionless.
Ling Feng, who scored the goal, just opened his arms and stood proudly, looking around the audience like a king.
The Manchester United news talker announced to the world with a super long-range shot that could not be solved:
Starting today, Manchester United not only welcomes a new captain, but also enters a new era!
Belongs to Ling Feng's era! ! !
(End of chapter)