There is a dream called football

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 Scottish Ferguson.

Sir Alex Ferguson originally planned to keep a low profile, but he didn't expect that he would be targeted by reporters as soon as he arrived in Porto, so everything became public.

Ferguson also admitted that the reason he came to Porto was for the first leg of the Champions League in two weeks.

Behind the old Scottish man were Porto fans. They were making faces, but they didn't do any unfriendly behavior, and they didn't bother Ferguson.

From time to time, people handed over notebooks for autographs, but Sir Alex declined them all.

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

Li Qiao did not start in this game, Deco played on the wing, Mani moved into the attacking midfielder, and Carlos Alberto was used as the forward. In short, it was a very strange formation. The purpose was of course to make Ferguson return without success.

, nothing can be seen.

After watching the game for 20 minutes, Ferguson was a little bored and put a piece of chewing gum into his mouth. He knew that he couldn't see anything today and it was all fake. It was impossible for Deco to play on the wing, and neither was Maniche.

Hit the midfielder.

As we all know, Ferguson is a workaholic and a man of one word at Manchester United. Naturally, he has been studying Porto for a long time. What he is most afraid of is 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. Alone or with colleagues, if you can freely draw a person from the opposing team, which one would you choose?

Ferguson knew the answer when he saw Porto: Deco.

Of course, another player that Ferguson liked very much was Baia. After Sumeichel left Manchester United, Ferguson has been in trouble for a goalkeeper. Several replacements have failed. Now he uses American goalkeeper Howard, who is also quite satisfactory.

Ferguson hopes his team can have a veteran goalkeeper as stable as Baia, but good goalkeepers are hard to find.

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

*****

One day later, a handsome man appeared in the stands at Old Trafford. Apart from his gray and white hair, time seemed to have written nothing on his face.

He was surrounded by Manchester United fans. When someone asked for an autograph, he responded generously. He was Porto coach Mourinho.

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

Giggs.

Neville Brothers.

Bart.

Scholes.

Coupled with the villain Keane, the Dutch king of the penalty area Ruud Ruud, and the young Cristiano Ronaldo, Manchester United is the most favorable contender for the Champions League title every year.

There are many talents, but the more important thing is Ferguson. As long as he is here, Manchester United will be an iron army.

In this Premier League game, Ferguson showed his full strength and did not hide anything. Mourinho also watched a wonderful game.

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

"Jose, did you get the information you hoped to get?"

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

"Ha ha."

"Do you think the strength of this Manchester United team has become stronger or weaker?"

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

"Have you thought of a solution?"

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

*****

At the Carrington training base, Ferguson squinted his eyes. Keane had gradually become the most unstable factor in this Manchester United team.

The former iron-blooded captain has now become a thorn in the side of his teammates, especially his relationship with Ruud van Nistelrooy.

Some people within the club have suggested that Ferguson abandon Keane, but Ferguson has not yet made a final decision.

On the one hand, it's the friendship, and on the other hand, Keane is still very useful at critical moments, especially in the Champions League. He can make opponents fearful.

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

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 national team coach. The matter was so serious that the national team coach called Ferguson because only Ferguson could give him some advice, but in the end things still didn't work out.

A stalemate was avoided.

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

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

Ferguson waved his hand and said, "I don't want to hear this. What I want is to win. The next Champions League game is very important. If you mess it up for me, you give it a try. I'm Scottish."

What does the word "Scottish" mean? Of course Keane knows very well that Scots are very tough.

Ferguson was actually very fierce, and of course he was also very good to his players. This was two-sided, so it goes without saying.

Ferguson patted Keane and said, "You have to keep an eye on Deco in the next game, so that we can get a satisfactory ending in Portugal, do you understand?"

"It's not difficult!" Keane grinned.

"It's not that simple. They won the UEFA Cup last year. Do you think that's easy?"

Keane's mouth regained its calmness. Ferguson was becoming more and more dissatisfied with him, but he still had to rely on him for now.

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

Keen nodded.

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

*****

Porto, Mourinho is studying Manchester United, and his focus is the same as Ferguson's, on Keane.

In his prime, Keane was probably the best defensive midfielder in Europe, but this guy had many problems, the most terrible of which was his bad temper, and his state fluctuated greatly.

Mourinho knows that he wants to defeat Manchester United, so it is a good idea to find a breakthrough from Keane. In this game, Mourinho will arrange a 4231 formation, allowing Maniche to retreat to protect Deco and confront the opponent's Keane head-on.

Maniche versus Keane, Mourinho smiled when he thought of this.