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Chapter 360 The Third Captain!

Mourinho doesn't talk much, but he is extremely provocative.

Young people like Rashford have already started clenching their fists and getting excited.

Even the veterans of the team were excited by Mourinho's passion.

After Sir Alex Ferguson, Manchester United has not had this kind of courage.

Moyes' aura is too weak. After all, he has never coached a giant and is still inexperienced.

Van Gaal is too stubborn, and many tactical ideas are a bit outdated, which is a bit difficult in the current Premier League and Europe.

And Mourinho is still the iron-blooded coach.

As long as the team can be united and cohesive, he doesn't care about player talent or anything like that.

Unity, hard work, tenacity, and strong tactical execution, Mourinho is confident to overcome everything!
At this moment, looking at the players in front of him, Mourinho is in a good mood.

Today is the first day of training, Mourinho did not say too many words to boost morale.

Everything, come on in training and in games.

But before the official training begins, Mourinho has one more thing to announce.

"The current captains and vice-captains of the team are Rooney and Carrick.
"I'm very pleased with their performance.

"In the new season, I hope you will continue to work hard and lead Manchester United to victory.

"As for the third captain who has been vacant, I officially appointed today.

"The team's third captain is——xia!"

When Mourinho said this, even the assistant coach Perrin next to him was a little surprised.

He decided this matter directly without discussing it with anyone.

The players didn't think about it either.

Because in the team, players such as De Gea, Herrera, and Valencia are eligible to wear the captain's armband, regardless of qualifications or abilities.

Even Ibrahimovic, who just joined the team, has his own captain's aura.

But Mourinho chose to appoint the third captain to Xia Xing.

And Xia Xing was also a little dazed.

But soon, he adjusted his mentality.

Mourinho nodded at him, beckoning him to come forward.

Xia Xing came to Mourinho's side and turned to face everyone.

"Brothers, fellas,

"To be honest, I never thought I could become the team's third captain,
"The coach's arrangement put me under a lot of pressure.

"However, I am willing to accept this challenge!
"The title of captain is not a title of arrogance, but a role model of hard work.

"In the days to come, I will definitely lead by example, with a more diligent attitude,

"To live up to the coach's trust in me, to live up to everyone's expectations of me!

"thank you all!"

Xia Xing's words are impeccable. As the former third captain of Leicester City, although he is young, he has quite a lot of experience in leading the team.

And now he is also the boss of a sports company with a market value of over [-] million euros, and his management ability and aura have also been greatly improved.

Mourinho nodded with satisfaction, and the players applauded instantly.

Rooney and Carrick, the captain and deputy captain at the front of the team, applauded vigorously, and Ibrahimovic next to him kept applauding and nodding.

Most of the other players were also convinced.

A 21-year-old talented star, a playmaker who has led teams like Leicester City to win five championships, is eligible to be the third captain of Manchester United!

no problem!
However, some people in the crowd were still lost.

Like Pogba.

After returning from Juventus this time, Pogba has been holding back his energy.

He even wanted to see Ferguson.

Back then, you kicked me out because you thought my contract was too demanding, so you didn't renew it with me.

What now?
Don't you still have to invite me back?

At that time, I will lead Manchester United to win the championship, and I will slap you in the face!

Let everyone see who is Manchester United's true son!
But now, Xia Xing has completely stolen his limelight.

Not only is he more popular in the team, but he also got the post of third captain.

This made Pogba very unhappy.

He clapped his hands symbolically, which was considered an applause.

Putting down his hand, he clenched his fist tightly.

When I come out on top next season, you'll know who Manchester United's greatest talent is!
When meeting the players for the first time, Mourinho was straightforward and not procrastinating.

Next, comes the training session.

This week is mainly for physical recovery training.

For players who have just returned from vacation, it is very important to control weight, gain muscle and reduce fat now.

Many players with poor self-control, compared with normal athletes' weight, even gained about ten catties this summer.

This is absolutely not allowed by Mourinho.

The hard training has begun.

But for some players, they are not a big problem.

For example, hard-working Rooney, Carrick, Lingard, Mata and other players have already started to adjust their bodies and have been keeping fit at home. During this period, they only need to improve their game state.

But even they couldn't compare with the team's new third captain.

In the first training session, Xia Xing outshone others!

Whether it is speed training, strength training, or flexibility training, Xia Xing is the best!
Assistant coach Perrin applauds!

In this state, it is no problem to play the Champions League final now!

While Mourinho was delighted, he was also a little surprised.

How did xia grow taller?
And got stronger too?
They are 22 years old, and their bodies are still growing, which is amazing!

After a week of recovery training, many players felt very tired, but Xia Xing didn't care.

He is still the first one to come every day, and he has to practice on his own after training.

This toughness is beyond admiration.

This candidate for the third captain is qualified!

But Pogba was not convinced.

Football is not rugby. Although physical strength is important, technique is more important.

When it comes to the competition, let you see who is the genius with the best skills!

After a week, I did see it.

But it's not Xia Xing, it's Pogba.

After a week of training with the ball, Mourinho began to try different formation combinations and play intra-team duels.

A 45-minute game mainly trains the cooperation between the players.

In the part of the competition, Xia Xing even stole the limelight!

Cooperating with the new teammates, Xia Xing's position was as far back as possible, in the position of the left wing back.

When facing an offense, he defends with all his might.

After several rounds of competition, Manchester United's strikers have learned about Xia Xing's defensive ability.

Whether it is the young Rashford and Martial, or the veterans Rooney and Ibrahimovic, they all feel Xia Xing's defensive oppression.

Xia Xing's marking ability is average, so he rarely defends one person all the time.

But with his excellent running ability, there is no position he can't cover in the entire backcourt.

Coupled with top-level speed and explosive power, super body hardness and impact, any offensive player will worry about seeing him.

Even Rooney was amazed: "Xia, when we played against each other in the league last season, you were not so strong!"

Rashford has turned into Xia Xing's little fan: "A super invincible midfielder with 360 degrees and no dead ends! It's almost as good as Keane's predecessor!"

And this is just a manifestation of Xia Xing's defensive ability...

(End of this chapter)