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Manchester United star Henrikh Mkhitaryan reacts to Borussia Dortmund coach attack
HENRIKH MKHITARYAN has tweeted his support for his former club Borussia Dortmund after their team bus was bombed last night.
Henrikh Mkhitaryan has tweeted in support of his former club Borussia Dortmund
Borussia Dortmund's team bus was struck by three explosions last night as it ferried the players to the Westfalenstadion to face Monaco.
The Champions League clash was abandoned as Dortmund defender Marc Bartra was sent to hospital with cuts to his arm.
No other serious injuries were sustained and the match has been rescheduled for this afternoon (5.45pm).
Deeply shocked by the explosions last night in Dortmund. Sending my support to @BVB , the fans & wishing a speedy recovery to @MarcBartra pic.twitter.com/KZZx8MKG0J
— Henrikh Mkhitaryan (@HenrikhMkh) April 12, 2017
Monaco fans show solidarity after explosions near Dortmund bus
And Manchester United midfielder Henrikh Mkhitaryan, who made 140 appearances for the German club, has tweeted his support for Bartra and has his former team.
"Deeply shocked by the explosions last night in Dortmund," he wrote.
"Sending my support to BVB, the fans and wishing a speedy recovery to Marc Bartra."
Speaking after the ordeal, Dortmund CEO Hans-Joachim Watzke said: "The players are in shock.
“We must get through this, but it will not be easy.
“Borussia Dortmund will come closer together in extreme situations and I'm sure the players will feel that.”
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