"We want to win to pay tribute to the legendary Sir Bobby Charlton," coach Ten Hag said at a press conference before the third match of the Champions League group stage when hosting Copenhagen at Old Trafford tomorrow (02:00 October 25, Vietnam time).
Coach Ten Hag confirmed that Man Utd will defeat Copenhagen to pay tribute to legend Sir Bobby Charton (Photo: PA).
Man Utd face Copenhagen having lost their opening two games in Group A of the Champions League. Coach Ten Hag admitted that this was a match that his team had to win, not only to compete for a ticket to the round of 16 but also to honor Bobby Charlton, the Man Utd legend who passed away at the age of 86 on October 22.
Both teams will wear black armbands and lay wreaths before kick-off and there will also be a minute's silence in memory of the England football legend.
Fans lay wreaths in front of the statues of three Man Utd legends: Bobby Charton, Denis Law and George Best (Photo: Getty).
"He was always there for Man Utd and was a huge inspiration for us every day in every game. Bobby was a legend, a great example, not only for Man Utd but also for football.
So his legacy, the high standards, we have to live by every day. What he meant to Man Utd and the standards he set, they have been highlighted in the last few days.
It's always special at Old Trafford. The fans are always behind us. Think back to the last home game against Brentford, even when the game wasn't going our way, the fans were behind us in the difficult times.
'In difficult moments, the fans are still with us and fight. Surely, tomorrow's match after the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, their hero, the legend has passed away, will bring more emotions,' coach Ten Hag shared.
The match against Copenhagen is considered a life-or-death match for Man Utd in the Champions League. Although they are considered to be in an easy group, Man Utd have lost all of their first two matches and if they continue to lose to the representative from Denmark, the "Red Devils" will almost have no chance of competing for a ticket to the knockout round in the European arena.
However, with two consecutive wins in the Premier League, coach Ten Hag will have certain support to fight Copenhagen.
Man Utd are in good spirits after two consecutive wins in the Premier League (Photo: Getty).
Man Utd have received good news as several injured key players have recovered in time to play. Defender Sergio Reguilon, centre-back Raphael Varane and midfielder Casemiro took part in the pre-match training session in midweek. Veteran Jonny Evans is also ready to play if Ten Hag wants to rotate some positions in defence.
In particular, striker Rasmus Hojlund, although he has not yet scored in the Premier League, has scored 3 goals in the Champions League. Football experts and fans believe that Man Utd will defeat Copenhagen before entering the Manchester derby with Man City later this month.
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