Robin van Persie is still immensely popular at Old Trafford. The former striker of Manchester United is on Thursday evening as an analyst BT Sports guest to shed light on the Europa League match between the Red Devils and Barcelona. The fans in the stadium notice that Van Persie is standing aside and they decide to sing loudly to him during an analysis by Paul Scholes.
Van Persie is present in Manchester to analyze the cracker in the Europa League. The day before the meeting between Manchester United and Barcelona, the former international was already a guest at the training complex of his former employer and shook hands with Wout Weghorst, Tyrell Malacia and Lisandro Martínez, among others.
“OOOHHH ROBIN VAN PERSIEEEE!!!!” “I think they’re trying to get him back on the pitch!!” What do you think @Persie_Official…? The fans know what they want!! ?? ??? @julesbreach | #UEL pic.twitter.com/lOeJ3I0ezZ
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Around the game, Van Persie is alongside Scholes, among others. When asked, the latter says that the atmosphere in the stadium is better than in recent years. “It is much more atmospheric this season, especially now that football has been getting much better for five or six weeks. It’s starting to get much better. There is still work to be done, but it is very nice to see,” says the former midfielder, while Van Persie is suddenly serenaded by the audience.
“Ohhh Robin van Persie”, it sounds from the stands at Old Trafford. The song leads to a broad smile from both Van Persie and the presenter. “I think they want you back on the field,” says fellow analyst Owen Hargreaves with a wink.
High visit for Tyrell Malacia and Wout Weghorst today ?????? pic.twitter.com/307jDIBx2Q
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