Football: Starting with managing Manchester United

"With a victory in the 37th round of the league, Manchester United overtook Tottenham and Everton to rank fifth in the standings and have already secured a place in the Europa League play-offs."

"Now, they are one point behind sixth-placed Everton, three points behind Tottenham, and still seven points behind fourth-placed Arsenal."

"Currently, Manchester United has two games left, which means that even if Manchester United wins all of them, Arsenal will lose all of them."

"Arsenal can also hold onto a precious fourth place."

"Of course, fourth place may not be very valuable in the eyes of the shooters."

"The match has begun."

"If Manchester United can win the match against Hull City at home, they will secure fifth place in the standings."

The commentator's voice reached the ears of every Manchester United fan, who excitedly stared at the screen.

Old Trafford.

Zhang Yang stood on the coaching bench. Manchester United's starting lineup today is different from the last game.

Fellaini relegated him back to playing midfield.

The forwards are Januzaj and James Wilson, whom he promoted from the youth team.

The little guy is 183 centimeters tall and is a true center.

Three months ago, when Zhang Yang led the Manchester United youth team against the Wolves youth team, Wilson scored a hat-trick in the match.

"Can LeBron James really do it?"

Chris Woods is like a curious child.

I have to ask so many questions for every game, I guess I'll only be an assistant coach for the rest of my life... Zhang Yang thought to himself, and then replied to the other party, "Actually, you should know whether he can do it or not."

Chris Woods was taken aback by what he heard.

That's true.

He was in charge of statistics, and among the youth team players, James Wilson performed the best.

"Yeah!!!"

Suddenly, a deafening cheer erupted in my ears.

Chris Woods adjusted his glasses and quickly looked up at the course, where Wilson was already celebrating.

"What happened?"

He asked another question.

"James received a through pass from Shinji Kagawa and slotted the ball into the net."

Zhang Yang answered calmly.

It was as if everything was under his control.

Chris Woods shut his mouth and decided never to question any of Zhang Yang's decisions again.

Manchester United played very smoothly in this match.

The biggest change brought to Manchester United by the three-game winning streak is not in tactics or techniques.

It is confidence.

Some people can perform at 50% of their full potential, while others can perform at 80% or even exceed it.

How well you perform is closely related to your mindset.

Zhang Yang returned to the coach's bench.

There were many Manchester United fans at the stadium today, more than at the games against Sunderland and Hull City.

The match was originally scheduled for April 12, but was rescheduled to today because Hull City had to play in the FA Cup at the time.

This is also Manchester United's last home game of the season.

That's why the occupancy rate is so high.

Zhang Yang opened the tactics board in his hand, which contained detailed information about both teams.

Manchester United and Hull City have met 25 times in history.

Manchester United hold a dominant record with 16 wins, 3 draws, and 5 losses.

Hull City's last victory at Old Trafford dates back a full 62 years.

"It's too far away!"

Zhang Yang even wondered if Moyes would have broken another historical record if he were still alive.

In the 23rd minute of the match, Manchester United launched a quick counter-attack down the right flank, with Januzaj making a rapid dribbling breakthrough.

This drew loud cheers from the crowd.

The running figure reminded them of Cristiano Ronaldo.

Zhang Yang leaned out and saw Januzaj on the right side of the penalty area, passing the ball back to Fellaini, who was unmarked.

Fellaini didn't control the ball and shot.

Swish! The football swished into the net, and the scoreboard jumped in response.

"Well done, kid!"

Zhang Yang shouted.

Regardless of whether he stays at Manchester United or not, Januzaj is someone Januzaj was mentored by him.

He is genuinely happy to see Januzajil doing better and better.

The two-goal lead was maintained until halftime.

Back in the locker room, Zhang Yang addressed a few issues and then instructed the players to slow down the pace and focus most of their energy on defense.

A sign of low emotional intelligence is like arranging a bus.

If they win this game, they will secure fifth place.

If victory is already within reach, why take the risk?

The players understand this.

Moreover, they were even more excited, rising from seventh to fifth in the league in just three games.

I'm excited at the thought of playing in European competitions next season.

The second half of the game will begin.

Zhang Yang saw the Hull City coach, the old man, roaring and shouting.

However, this had no impact on the situation on the field.

They almost allowed Manchester United to capitalize on a counter-attack and extend their lead.

Wait until 65 minutes.

Zhang Yang began making adjustments, successively replacing Ashley Young and James Wilson with Fletcher and Mata to control the midfield.

This extinguished the last hope of the city of Hull.

"Congratulations to Manchester United on winning this match and securing fifth place in the standings."

"Returning to the Premier League's European qualification zone with our heads held high!"

"Although they missed out on the Champions League, the ability and spirit they displayed in these matches will have an immeasurable positive impact on the team's commercial value, summer signings, and future development."

"Speaking of this, we have to mention Manchester United's interim manager, Zhang Yang."

"After he took office in mid-April, he didn't carry out any sweeping revolutions; what he did was more like precise minimally invasive surgery."

"The team used its familiar 4-4-2 formation."

"But his ideas were incorporated into some key details."

"This is a positive change."

"More importantly, he seems to have rekindled the sense of honor and fighting spirit among Manchester United players for the badge on their chests."

The commentator praised Zhang Yang once again.

At this moment, Zhang Yang was embracing the assistant coaching staff. Neville, who had previously been indifferent to him, was now showing goodwill.

Zhang Yang understood after a little thought.

When Van Gaal came to Manchester United, he brought his own protégés with him.

No one here will fare well.

Therefore, they still support themselves under these circumstances, hoping to gain the trust of management.

Zhang Yang was not confident.

Moreover, he has thought some things through these past few days.

At Manchester United, his future is destined to be constrained and subject to various forms of interference from the management.

Why not take this opportunity to go somewhere with a wide-open sky?

Zhang Yang recalled the several invitations in his email inbox and the calls from agents.

"Maybe there's still a chance?"

Zhang Yang muttered to himself and joined in the players' celebration.

Chris Woods seemed to sense something and stayed close behind Zhang Yang, even patting him on the back as he walked toward the conference room.

Zhang Yang waved his hand without turning around.

Thinking to myself.

Don't worry, Chris, if I leave, I'll definitely take you with me.

After all, that data was just too messy.

I need an assistant to help me organize this.

At the post-match press conference, reporters raised their most pressing question: would Zhang Yang remain in his position after the season ended?