There was plenty of ‘Champions League bants’ last week as some of old buddies readied for the battles ahead. Kevin De Bruyne and Vincent Kompany were quick to respond to fellow Belgian Dries Mertens who plays for one of the Blues’ group rivals…
Bring it @DeBruyneKev & @vincentkompany ! 💪🏼 We’ll give you a warm welcome in Naples... ☀️ #ucl
— Dries Mertens (@dries_mertens14) August 24, 2017
Vincent responded:
Looking forward to the game fratello. We in Manchester will give you our own reception but careful @dries_mertens14 #WinterIsComing ❄️ #UCL https://t.co/G2fsvpfFPs
— Vincent Kompany (@VincentKompany) August 24, 2017
And Shakhtar Donetsk were quick to tweet Fernandinho – who spent several years playing for the Ukraine side – a reminder that he will be given a warm welcome on his return...
⚒ Hi, @fernandinho! 😍 We look forward to seeing you again in Ukraine! 🇺🇦#UCLdraw @ChampionsLeague https://t.co/R61xEiQzqw pic.twitter.com/jpdoZ3RQcd
— FC SHAKHTAR ENGLISH (@FCShakhtar_eng) August 24, 2017
Meanwhile, Soccer AM’s throwback slot has dusted off an old Raheem Sterling Skill School video (with his team-mates looking as they are auditioning for a performance of On The Waterfront (look it up, kids)…
One of City’s most cherished kits from the past has been given new life as we get to see what Sergio Aguero would have looked like had he been part of the 1998/99 squad – brilliant idea, nicely executed…
Love this @aguerosergiokun @ManCity pic.twitter.com/aibtUEEIrS
— ReMc (@ReMcCity) August 30, 2017
And David Villa’s return to Spain’s squad saw Soccer AM dust off the New York City FC striker’s free-kick masterclass – with a little help from a friend…
And that’s it for this week!
