Ratcliffe: “Not my call” on Ten Hag’s decision

Ratcliffe: “Not my call” on Ten Hag’s decision

Erik ten Hag, the manager of Manchester United under pressure

Has a future that is “not my call,” according to co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe.

The club activated Ten Hag’s one-year contract extension in July after billionaire Ratcliffe took over.

Old Trafford’s football operations in February.

However, Ratcliffe stated that the United hierarchy he has established needs to take stock and make some smart decisions after a challenging start to the season.

“I do not want to answer that question,” Ratcliffe said to BBC Sport when asked if he still had faith in former Ajax manager Ten Hag.

Ratcliffe was speaking a day after 10-man United lost a two-goal lead and drew 3-3 at Porto in the Europa League.

And after seeing Ineos Britannia become the first British sailing team to reach the Americas Cup final since 1964.

Ten Hag’s team is without a win in four games across all competitions and has only won three of their first ten games of the season.

On Sunday, they take on Aston Villa in the Premier League.

“I enjoy Erik. Ratcliffe remarked, “I think he is a very fine coach, but in the end, it is not my call.”

“Manchester United’s management group must determine the optimum way to operate the team in a variety of areas.

“However, the Manchester United management group has only been together since June or July.

Omar Bertrada, the CEO, and Dan Ashworth, the sporting director, were not present in.

January, February, March, or April; they did not arrive until July.

“They have only visited… They have just been there for a few weeks, so you might practically count it that way. As such, they should reflect and make some informed decisions.

“Our target is quite clear – we want to take Manchester United back to where it should be, and it’s not there yet.

Ccertainly – that’s pretty clear.”

Although Ten Hag has won two trophies in his two years at Old Trafford.

The Dutchman’s employment was ultimately saved by an outstanding 2-1 triumph over Manchester City in the FA Cup final in May

He also finished third in the Premier League.

However, his second season turned out to be much more challenging as United finished eighth.

In the league after losing to City at Wembley and was eliminated from the Champions League group stage.

Ten Hag’s original contract, which he signed upon his appointment in 2022, was set to expire in 2025.

At the completion of the current season.

The club, lead by Ratcliffe, made the decision to initiate an extension to keep.

With just ten games played in the season, United is 13th in the Premier League table and has not won in Europe.

As his trip to Villa, a high-flying team, is scheduled before the international break in October, concerns over his future are growing.