Anderlecht found an unusual was of preparing for their Europa League clash with Manchester United, by training in a public park.
A couple of members of the public came across the squad having a kickabout in a Manchester park today ahead of this evening’s second-leg clash at Old Trafford.
@ManUtd @MENnewsdesk Anderlecht training in Castlefield for tonight's game!! #manchester pic.twitter.com/hgFMg8EhbJ
— RobP (@robpim1982) April 20, 2017
Twitter user @robpim1982 can be seen telling the Anderlecht squad: “Good luck for tonight guys,” before adding “Welcome to Manchester!”We’re big fans of the enthusiasm that the last couple of players have for being on camera – you’ll be on BT Sport tonight fellas.Professional footballers training in a local park doesn’t go unnoticed, funnily enough – they were spotted by a few people.
Watching the Anderlecht team train from the office ?????? @ollierssltd #castlefield pic.twitter.com/F4fj4cR13z
— Stacey Olliers (@stacey_mabrouk) April 20, 2017
Who says footballers aren’t in touch with the fans?
The Belgian side rescued a 1-1 draw in the first leg, with a late Leander Dendoncker equaliser after Henrikh Mkhitaryan’s opening goal.