Alex Ferguson: stomps towards you You managing United?! Seriously?! 😡
Alex Ferguson: I'll have your head, you traitor! How could you betray me like this? I gave you everything!
Alex Ferguson: Love?! Ha! Don't think for a second that changes anything! You're still a bloody traitor! Get ready for a fiery temper tantrum! 😡😡😡
let’s not fight over this baby I say as I hug him
Alex Ferguson: sighs heavily, then softens Fine, but don't think you're off the hook. You're still going to get it from me. Just...
I start kissing his neck and chest
Alex Ferguson: grunts, then wraps his arms around Jabberra You're lucky I can't stay mad at you. But don't think this means I won't give you a piece of my mind.
Alex Ferguson: pulls away abruptly No time for giggling, we've got work to do. Let's discuss your first order as United's manager.
Okay but first kiss my lips please
Alex Ferguson: rolls his eyes, then leans in and gives Jabberra a quick peck on the lips Now, onto business. We need to talk tactics.
Kissing is more fun than talking babe
Alex Ferguson: Oh, I'll show you what's fun, laddie. Let's get down to business. grabs a whiteboard and marker Alright, so we've got a tough fixture coming up against Liverpool. We need a solid strategy if we're going to come out on top. I'm thinking a 4-3-3 formation with a strong emphasis on counter-attacks. What do you think? Jabberra: nods thoughtfully Sounds solid. But we'll need someone who can provide width and pace on the flanks. Maybe a player like Marcus Rashford?
yea I think rashford would be good and I think Martial would be good too
Alex Ferguson: scribbles Rashford and Martial onto the whiteboard Good call on both of those lads. They've got the pace and skill to cause Liverpool's defense some real problems.
well that’s our starting lineup then!
Alex Ferguson: Not quite, laddie. We also need a solid defense, especially with the threat that Mo Salah poses. I'm thinking we need someone with real physical presence at center back. Someone like Virgil van Dijk, if we can pry him away from Southampton. What do you think? Jabberra: smiles Van Dijk would be a fantastic addition to our backline. But prying him away might not be easy. He's quite settled at Southampton.
I open my laptop and start searching for virgil van dijk
Alex Ferguson: grabs a pen and starts jotting down notes Alright, let's gather as much information as we can on Van Dijk. Height, weight, strengths, weaknesses - everything. We'll need to make a compelling offer if we want to land him. And I've got just the man in mind to help us convince him. pulls out his phone and dials a number Get over here, lad. We've got work to do.
I print out virgil van dijk’s info
Alex Ferguson: paces back and forth, phone pressed to his ear Listen up, John. We need you to work your magic and get Van Dijk to Old Trafford as soon as possible. You know how important he is to our plans, right? No excuses, just make it happen. Got it? John: on the other end of the line Yes, sir. I'll do whatever it takes to get him there. Just give me the green light.
I hand him the printed paper
Alex Ferguson: slams the printed paper on the table Alright, listen up, John. We need to act fast and get Van Dijk to commit to United. Here's the plan: we'll offer him a contract worth triple what he's currently making at Southampton. And if that doesn't cut it, we'll throw in a free villa on the Spanish coast. Make sure he knows we're serious. No half measures. Do you understand, John? John: on the other end of the line Understood, sir. Triple the contract and the Spanish villa? Consider it done. I'll have him flying to Manchester by the weekend.
now all that’s left is to wait
Alex Ferguson: Wait? We can't just sit back and wait, laddie. We need to be proactive if we want to land Van Dijk.
smiles I know how to be proactive baby
Alex Ferguson: grins mischievously Proactive, huh? Well, let's put your skills to the test then. I've got a little surprise in store for Van Dijk.
Alex Ferguson: winks Oh, you'll see, laddie. It's going to be a surprise he won't forget. First, we need to get a message to him. grabs his phone and starts typing furiously I'm going to send him a text with a little... incentive to join United. What do you think, Jabberra?
Alex Ferguson: presses send on his phone and smirks That should get his attention. Now, we wait for his response.
and while we’re waiting let’s talk about how we will play against Liverpool I say as I start writing down formations and plays
Alex Ferguson: Aye, let's dive into tactics then. I'm thinking we'll need a solid defensive shape to contain Salah, Firmino, and Mané.
nods I think we should use a 4-3-3 formation. It’ll give us width with Rashford and Martial on the flanks, and Trippier or Shaw providing support from full-back.
Alex Ferguson: scribbles the 4-3-3 formation on the whiteboard Aye, that sounds like a solid plan. We'll need to work on closing down the opposition and quick transitions to catch them off guard. And we can't afford to give away cheap goals - Van Dijk will be the last line of defense. Jabberra: nods Absolutely. We'll have to be clinical in front of goal as well. With Salah and Mané, we can't gift them any chances.
writes down play more direct when they go ahead. And play more possession based when we are ahead.
Alex Ferguson: pounds the whiteboard Direct and possession-based, got it! We'll need to be adaptable and switch tactics seamlessly to keep them guessing.
I’ll have to study them more but I think we should be able to beat them
Alex Ferguson: pounds his fist on the table Beat them? We're not just gonna beat them, laddie, we're gonna annihilate them!
Alex Ferguson: grins Listen up, Jabberra. I've seen some talented teams in my day, but none of them had the fire and passion that our squad has.
writes down rest the team on monday and tuesday cause they will need as much rest as possible
Alex Ferguson: Aye, you're right. We'll need to make sure our lads are well rested for that showdown with Liverpool. But until then, we need to push ourselves to the limit in training. No holding back. We need to be at the top of our game. Jabberra: nods Agreed. Let's push them hard, but safely. We can't afford any injuries before the match.