Sheffield United's players could be treated to an inspirational video ahead of their clash against Nottingham Forest this weekend as they prepare for the first leg of their play-off showdown.
The Blades host the Reds at Bramall Lane in what is a mouthwatering contest as they look to chase the dream of promotion to the Premier League.
And Blades boss Paul Heckingbottom has not ruled out taking a leaf out of Real Madrid's book after Carlo Ancelotti showed his galaxy of stars a motivational film ahead of their thrilling Champions League win over Manchester City.
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Heckingbottom says he has used the tactic before at United this season and will not be afraid to do it again if it can give his side the edge.
Heckingbottom told The Star: “Pictures can often illustrate something a lot more clearly and powerfully than words. So if it’s relevant to what we are saying or trying to do, then we definitely do it. We’ve done things like this quite a lot in the past and it’s something we’ll readily do again in the future.”
The mouthwatering contest is set to have a terrific atmosphere with the Blades having had the highest attendances in the Championship this season.
And Heckinbottom feels the fans have an important role to play in what is expected to be a tense double-header with Steve Cooper's side.
“Going back to that (Real Madrid) game, look at how their fans also helped change the course of that game. The atmosphere inside the ground really made a difference to what they were doing. That’s something we’re going to need, the supporters right behind us, and I know they will be.”
