Diogo Dalot explains role Manchester United fans will play in crucial FC Copenhagen clash
manchestereveningnews.co.ukDiogo Dalot believes the emotional atmosphere generated by fans at Old Trafford will help see Manchester United over the line in Tuesday’s Champions League tie with FC Copenhagen.
The club has asked supporters to take their seats early ahead of a special pre-match tribute to Sir Bobby Charlton, who died aged 86 on Saturday.
The great man will also be honoured ahead of Sunday’s Manchester derby. It is set to be an emotionally charged evening tonight where three points is a non-negotiable for United.
Erik ten Hag has seen his side slip to two defeated in their opening matches and a third to minnows Copenhagen will trigger alarm bells. READ MORE: United have two targets to aim for against FC Copenhagen READ MORE: FC Copenhagen manager sends United warning Dalot, though, is confident that supporters inside Old Trafford will spur the players on to ensure there is no upset on a special evening. “It [atmosphere] will give us a lot of strength, I'm sure,” he told club media. “I think that these fans are known for that, as giving us the power sometimes when things are not going so well, to put us back on track and get us standing again and facing the challenge that we have during the game. “And I think it will be a great atmosphere for us to play with, on a fantastic European evening.
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