Man Utd news: Ten Hag sparks shock Sancho return ahead of FC Copenhagen champions league clash and Hojlund set for family reunion

Man Utd news: Ten Hag sparks shock Sancho return ahead of FC Copenhagen champions league clash and Hojlund set for family reunion

Manchester United face a crucial Champions League game with Copenhagen on Tuesday in what will be an emotional occasion following the death of Sir Bobby Charlton

We might only be in October, but Tuesday night is set to be a defining one in Manchester United’s season.

Having lost their first two Champions League games against Bayern Munich and Galatasaray, Erik ten Hag’s team can simply not afford to drop points at home to Copenhagen.

And on what promises to be a poignant occasion, there is extra motivation for the hosts to perform in the first game back at Old Trafford since the death of Sir Bobby Charlton.

Ten Hag’s men did reacted to the news in the perfect way on Saturday night, winning 2-1 at Sheffield United. But as Sir Jim Ratcliffe continues to pursue a 25 per cent stake in the club, the manager will know an early European exit could spell disaster for his future spending plans.

Erik ten Hag sparks Jadon Sancho return confusion ahead of Man Utd clash in Champions League

Ten Hag sparks Sancho return confusion

Manchester United media officials had to clarify manager Erik ten Hag was speaking about defender Sergio Reguilon and not exiled winger Jadon Sancho, when addressing players who may be able to return in midweek against FC Copenhagen.

In his pre-game press conference, Ten Hag referred to the Spaniard by his first name, which some fans misheard as ‘Sancho’. England international Sancho has not featured since a war of words with the boss following his omission from the squad to face Arsenal in early September.

United clarified at the end of the media briefing that Ten Hag had indeed said ‘Sergio’. The former Spurs left-back has recently missed games through injury and illness, but could be in contention to feature on Tuesday.

Family bragging rights will be on the line for Rasmus Hojlund in the Champions League on Tuesday, as well as group stage points.

His twin brothers Oscar and Emil have travelled to Manchester this week with the Danish Superliga champions. The pair have followed the path of their 20-year-old brother, who spent two years at Copenhagen before moving to Sturm Graz and then Atalanta.

Oscar will almost certainly be in the squad for the visitors, although could be confined to the bench with the midfielder having made just two senior appearances this season. Striker Emil is more likely to see game time in the afternoon in the UEFA Youth League clash between the club at Leigh Sports Village