Covid-19: RVP and son Shaqueel showcase impressive skills

 

Robin van Persie has been making the most of the coronavirus lockdown by teaching his son a few of his old tricks.

The former Arsenal and Manchester United star has been spending his time in isolation taking part in Q&As and he has now taken himself back out onto the pitch.

In a video posted to Instagram, Van Persie can be seen lining up on an all-weather pitch at his home with 13-year-old Shaqueel, before the pair of them embark on a rehearsed footwork drill.

The pair, for the most part, managed to keep it synchronised, with Van Persie Jr able to keep up with his old man.

Along with the post, the 36-year-old wrote: ‘We’re not the best dancers but put a ball at our feet and… [smugface emoji].

‘Having some fun with Shaqueel van Persie in the garden. Stay safe everyone.’

It has been a busy period for the ex-Holland international, who answered questions about his time at Old Trafford on Tuesday.

One story he told about Sir Alex Ferguson caught the eye, as he revealed the wrath two players faced from the Scotsman in the aftermath of heading on an ill-advised night out.

Van Persie told SoFoot: ‘The day after the game Sir Alex had photos put up on the dressing room wall of the two players taken during their night out.

‘He told the entire squad: “Boys, if we don’t win the league it’s because of these two a***holes who opted to go out”.

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‘I know the names, but can’t reveal them. The manager slaughtered them. It was amazing. He’d put up photos documenting where they were, at 2am, 3am, 4am etc, to underline just how stupid they had been.’