Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s stance about sacking Erik ten Hag has been revealed

Erik ten Hag’s future at Manchester United is still up in the air, but recent rumors indicate that Sir Jim Ratcliffe may allow the manager one more season to oversee INEOS’ transition, according to GIVEMESPORT.

United have only lost once in their previous five Premier League games, indicating a significant improvement in their record. The recent positive results have taken United in the next round of the FA Cup as well.

The United manager has managed to inspire the team to a consistent run of results, with players like Rasmus Hojlund, Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho all playing their best football for the club.

With eight points separating the Red Devils and Aston Villa, they are still far from a top-four spot, but the difference is becoming closer.

The board of United also acknowledges that Ten Hag has had several challenges this season.

The Dutchman had to deal with months of uncertainty around the takeover as well as a number of serious disciplinary concerns, such as altercations with Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho and prominent court cases involving Mason Greenwood and Antony.

It seems likely that Ten Hag will remain with the team beyond the end of the season since INEOS does not want to further unsettle the team by firing him after just two seasons. But if United doesn’t mount a strong enough defense to finish in the top four, that won’t be the case.

The Guardian confirms these reports by stating that, barring a sharp decline in United’s performance, Ten Hag will be safe in his position for the foreseeable future.

Ratcliffe and his right-hand man Sir Dave Brailsford’s top priority right now is figuring out what has to be done to get the team back to where it once was.

ten Hag was optimistic about the new part owner and the club’s future after meeting Ratcliffe last month. He said:

“We had a long meeting, many hours we sit together and on many issues we are on the same page so it was very positive.

“I think from both sides it was a very constructive meeting and we look forward to working with them… We have to let it settle down. They’re just coming in, introducing themselves.”