Fenerbahce squad eventually touch down in Manchester ahead of United clash after troubled journey
Robin van Persie and co arrive in north west after nightmare journey for Europa League clash
FENERBAHCE’s stars final touched down in the north west on Wednesday evening after a nightmare journey over to England.
The Turkish side were forced into making an emergency landing in Hungary earlier in the day.
Their journey to the Europa League clash with Manchester United came to a halt when the private plane they were travelling in was struck by a bird – smashing the plane’s windshield and causing them to land in Budapest.
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Fener’s squad did not look to dismayed by their drama as they finally reached Manchester Airport on Wednesday.
In fact, Robin van Persie and co looked to be in a relaxed mood as they made their way from the tarmac and onto the bus taking them to Old Trafford.
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RVP and boss Dick Advocaat were whisked straight off in a private motor to attend the official pre-match Uefa press conference.
Fenerbahce currently top Group A after a win and a draw from their opening two fixtures of the Europa League campaign.
United, on the other hand, have had a mixed start with a win and loss to their name, and they will be heading to move above their opponents with victory on Thursday.