Eliud Kipchoge Discloses His Favourite Manchester United Player After Visit

Eliud Kipchoge Discloses His Favourite Manchester United Player After Visit

  • Eliud Kipchoge has opened up on his experiences after visiting Old Trafford and Manchester United players
  • Kipchoge was handed a United jersey by Bruno Fernandes before attending their game against Liverpool
  • The legendary marathon runner also commented on Manchester United's disastrous start to the new season

Eliud Kipchoge is still revelling from the grand reception he received at Manchester United this past weekend.

The double Olympic champion visited Manchester United players at their Carrington training complex. He thereafter attended their game against Liverpool at Old Trafford.

Eliud Kipchoge, Bruno Fernandes, Manchester United
Eliud Kipchoge poses with a Manchester United shirt at Old Trafford on September 1. Photo by Ash Donelon.
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The visit was part of his tour to see the INEOS projects in Europe. He had earlier been in Barcelona, Spain before flying to England.

"It has been great to visit the different teams of the INEOS Sports Family. Yesterday we had the opportunity to visit Manchester United and exchange knowledge with the performance team and players," he said on Instagram.

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Kipchoge picks his favourite Manchester United player

Speaking to Homeboyz Radio's Sir Lotan upon arriving back in the country, Kipchoge opened up on his experience at England's most successful football club.

"I met all the players. The U-23 side as well but maybe my favourite is Bruno Fernandes," he said.

Fernandes, who is United's skipper, gave Kipchoge his jersey during the meet-up.

Kipchoge predicts where Manchester United will finish

Kipchoge refused to be drawn into the debate on where Erik ten Hag's side will end up at the end of the season.

The Red Devils have started the season poorly, winning only one of their first three opening games.

"It is still early in the season. You can't predict. Let's wait and see."

The former marathon world record holder watched as Manchester United were torn apart by Liverpool. Luis Diaz bagged a brace as Mohamed Salah scored yet again at Old Trafford to complete the 3-0 rout.

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Briefly News has also reported that fans of the Red Devils laid into two players after the heavy defeat to Arne Slot's side on Sunday afternoon. United have managed only one win and two losses in their three Premier League games, scoring two goals while conceding four.

Luis Diaz scored twice in the first half, both assisted by brilliant passes from Mo Salah, who added his usual goal against United in the second half.

Source: TUKO.co.ke

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