Erik ten Hag explains how Manchester United will seek inspiration from Best, Law and Charlton

Erik ten Hag insists Manchester United will seek inspiration from the club's Holy Trinity of George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton for their pivotal Champions League tie against Copenhagen.

Charlton died at the age of 86 on Saturday and the upcoming week is certain to be emotive for United followers as the club prepares for three successive home games.

The club great was immortalised in a bronze statue with Best and Law that was unveiled in 2008 when they were the club's three Ballon d'Or recipients. Cristiano Ronaldo became the fourth later that year.

Read more: United player ratings vs Sheffield United as Dalot and Onana good

Read more: Sir Bobby Charlton was a legend who made United greats stop in their stride

Charlton was part of the United team that blazed a trail in Europe in the late 1950s and he recovered from the trauma of the Munich air disaster in 1958 to lift the European Cup 10 years later, starting and finishing the scoring in the 4-1 triumph over Benfica.

The current United lost both of their opening Champions League group stage games and a win is essential against Copenhagen at Old Trafford.

"He is in front of Old Trafford with Denis Law and George Best," Ten Hag said. "He is always with us. They are always a huge inspiration for us every day and every game.

"First, we want to win to tribute Sir Bobby Charlton but also you always want to do that in a certain way and that is what we are aiming for. But it is not always possible in football. Sometimes you don't play that well but then still you have find a way to win. I was happy Saturday that we could show a tribute but by the way we scored the goal.

"It's always special every night at Old Trafford, the fans are so behind us, there's a strong