Manchester United have been forced to delete a tweet featuring a photo of Henrikh Mkhitaryan following claims that the player looks "pregnant" in the picture.
The photograph depicted the Armenia international modelling the team's new kit, complete with some pre-season podge around his midriff.
Big pre-season needed for Henrikh Mkhitaryan, after coming back from holiday three months pregnant. pic.twitter.com/XyzXj8oinl
— Coral (@Coral) July 6, 2017
United's social media team was forced to pull the post a short time later following a fan backlash, with many posters remarking that Mkhitaryan looks like he is due to give birth.
However, dozens took a screenshot of the post and continued to poke fun at the player.
Mkhitaryan scored four goals for United last season, including a strike in the 2-0 victory over Ajax in the Europa League final.
Man United set to announce Lukaku when Mkhitaryan gives birth to him. pic.twitter.com/P82ZQ6YKmU
— SlashFootball (@slashfootball) July 6, 2017
Congratulations Mkhitaryan! When's the baby due pic.twitter.com/DOnwYRwAqb
— Premier League Bible (@PremBible) July 6, 2017
Mark Langshaw
