Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has declined to supply any ensures about the way forward for embattled supervisor Erik ten Hag, stating that the choice lies past his management.
Ten Hag is beneath mounting stress following a string of 4 consecutive video games with no win.
The Dutchman faces a pivotal match towards Aston Villa on Sunday, with Ratcliffe anticipated to attend the sport at Villa Park.
Nonetheless, Ratcliffe emphasised that any choice relating to a managerial change wouldn’t be his to make.
When requested by the BBC in Barcelona if he nonetheless supported Ten Hag, Ratcliffe responded, “I don’t need to reply that query. I like Erik. I feel he’s an excellent coach, however on the finish of the day it’s not my name. It’s the administration crew that’s operating Manchester United that need to determine how we greatest run the crew in many alternative respects.”
Since Ratcliffe acquired a 27.7% stake in Manchester United in February, the membership has undergone important structural modifications.
Omar Berrada has been named CEO, whereas Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox have taken on the roles of sporting director and technical director, respectively.
“That crew that’s operating Manchester United has solely been collectively since June or July,” Ratcliffe stated.
“They weren’t there in January, February, March or April. Omar, Dan Ashworth, they solely arrived in July
“They’ve solely been there — you may depend it in weeks nearly — they’ve not been there a very long time so they should take inventory and make some smart selections.
“Our goal may be very clear; we need to take Manchester United again to the place it needs to be, and it’s not there but, clearly. That’s very clear.”