Ratcliffe declines to guarantee Erik ten Hag’s future as Manchester United struggles continue
Manchester United co-owner Jim Ratcliffe has refused to confirm whether Erik ten Hag will remain in charge at Old Trafford, amid growing pressure on the Dutch manager. Speaking ahead of United’s crucial Premier League clash with Aston Villa on Sunday, Ratcliffe admitted that the club is not “where it should be” under Ten Hag’s leadership.
“I don’t want to answer that question. I like Erik. I think he’s a very good coach, but at the end of the day, it’s not my call,” Ratcliffe told the BBC on Friday.
United currently sit 13th in the Premier League, with just two wins from their opening six matches. Recent performances, including a 3-0 home defeat to Tottenham and a 3-3 draw with Porto in the Europa League, have intensified speculation about Ten Hag’s future.
Ratcliffe, who took over football operations at the club in February, emphasized that any decision regarding Ten Hag would be made in conjunction with sporting director Dan Ashworth and CEO Omar Berrada. “They’ve only been here since July, so they need time to take stock and make sensible decisions,” he said.
Ratcliffe reaffirmed his ambition for United, stating, “Our objective is very clear: we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be.”
(Source: AFP)