Erik ten Hag is ‘confident he will NOT be sacked before meeting new Man United leadership team under Sir Jim Ratcliffe’ – as under-fire Red Devils boss ‘expects to get the chance to impress the incoming hierarchy amid links of Graham Potter replacing him’
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- His job is believed to be safe for now despite the mounting pressure on him
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Erik ten Hag is reportedly confident he will get the chance to impress Manchester United's new hierarchy under Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The beleaguered Dutchman is anticipating the opportunity to present his plan for the future, including an overhaul of the summer squad, according to The sun.
That's despite new investor Ratcliffe reportedly holding talks with ex-Brighton and Chelsea manager Graham Potter.
Ratcliffe's long-term £1.25 billion investment has been delayed by 'legal structural' matters and Mail Sport reported that his 25 per cent stake will be ratified next week.
Ten Hag's position has come under scrutiny following a 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth at Old Trafford and their woeful exit from Europe at the hands of Bayern Munich.
Erik ten Hag is reportedly confident he will not be sacked before meeting Manchester United's new football management
Sir Jim Ratcliffe is expected to complete his investment in a 25 percent stake next week
United have lost more games than they have won this season, but enjoyed a mini-revival in November, climbing to sixth in the Premier League and Ten Hag being named Manager of the Month.
He is safe for now and there is little appetite within the current hierarchy to fire him, but results should improve.
A wonderful match awaits at Anfield on Sunday against league leaders Liverpool, the kind of match that can immortalize a reputation or a crush.
Liverpool's 7-0 thrashing of United at the Kop last March will live long in the memory and United know they must prevent a repeat of it.
From The sunTen Hag's first interactions with the new heads of football operations would likely be with sporting director Dave Brailsford and not Ratcliffe himself.
Anthony Martial is out of contract this summer and is considered one of the players at risk.
United's new investor has reportedly met Graham Potter and admires him
United's departure from Europe and inconsistent form have intensified the focus on Ten Hag
An obvious shout out is Jadon Sancho, who has only made three appearances this season and was banned from training after a row with Ten Hag.
Raphael Varane, who did not start a game for seven weeks until the defeat against Bayern, could also be on the chopping block.
Donny van de Beek has made all two appearances this campaign, while the well-paid Casemiro, by most accounts, has not looked his traditional undoubtable.
Whether Ten Hag will be given the chance to deliver on his vision – with many believing he has already received sufficient support after a £400 million splurge – remains to be seen.
