Sir. Jim Ratcliffe is reportedly set to replace Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag with ex-Chelsea reject Graham Potter
Erik ten Hag could be replaced soon by former Chelsea boss.
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(R)Sir Jim Ratcliffe (L) Erik ten Hag and Graham Potter (Source: Reuters and Chelsea FC)
Since the speculative ownership change at the helm of Manchester United, the clock has been ticking for the current manager, Erik ten Hag. He has yet to experience a streak of wins and drop consistent performances for the club, making the fans question his capabilities. As the British billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe is set to take control of football operations at United, he is also set to make some foundational changes according to his preference.
Sir. Jim Ratcliffe is said to have acquired a 25% minority stake worth £1.3 billion at the Manchester Club. He has been impressed by fellow English manager Graham Potter since his managerial displays at Brighton and Hove Albion and recently at Chelsea. This likeness is soon to turn into a reality as he might replace the Dutchman with Potter soon if the results keep on staying the same.
United’s recent exit from the Champions League does not help ten Hag’s fortunes either as it has been reported by various media outlets like SkySports and others that he has lost the dressing room. The manager has also been involved in constant controversies with players and club hierarchy as well.
After rejecting a chance to become Sweden’s manager, Potter is said to have met with Sir. Ratcliffe and discussed a potential move to Manchester. With his arrival, Potter will bring in a fresh philosophy that could benefit the club and players after such a tumultuous period of disappointing results and performances.
Manchester United’s match against Liverpool could be Erik ten Hag’s last chance to keep his job
Manchester United‘s turbulent season has reached a critical juncture as they prepare to face Liverpool, with manager Erik ten Hag under increasing scrutiny. The club’s struggles, including a porous defense that conceded a record-breaking 15 goals in the Champions League group stage, have heightened the pressure on ten Hag.
The defensive woes, coupled with goalkeeper Andre Onana‘s communication issues and a puzzling striker situation, have left United with a disappointing record of 12 losses in 24 matches across all competitions. The upcoming clash against Liverpool holds significant historical weight, as it was the same fixture in 2018 that led to Jose Mourinho’s departure.
While ten Hag has only secured a Carabao Cup during his tenure, the parallels to Mourinho’s fate underscore the pivotal nature of this match. As the team seeks redemption and a reversal of fortunes, ten Hag’s decisions and the overall performance against Liverpool could determine his future at Old Trafford.
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