Kyle Shanahan and Sean McVay prepare for season opener in Melbourne

San Francisco 49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan and Los Angeles Rams head coach Sean McVay are preparing for their Week 1 regular-season contest in Melbourne, Australia. Ahead of the game, Shanahan criticized the venue selection, suggesting he preferred the Rams to host the 49ers at a different location to mitigate the 49ers' historical fan support advantage in Los Angeles. The teams have employed contrasting travel strategies, with the 49ers arriving in Australia a week early to acclimate while the Rams plan a shorter turnaround. McVay expressed confidence in his team's approach, dismissing concerns about the travel timeline. Despite the off-field commentary, the 49ers and Rams prepare for the matchup as the Rams seek to improve on an 8-9 record against Shanahan since 2017.

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