Man Utd news: Erik ten Hag sacking ‘expected’ as Sir Jim Ratcliffe suffers £1.5bn loss

Manchester United are still recovering after a severe loss to Manchester City in the derby on Sunday.

Everton is the next opponent in the Premier League this weekend, with Marcus Rashford’s goal not being enough to secure a win at the Etihad Stadium. Manchester United will host Everton at Old Trafford on Saturday in an attempt to reduce the 11-point difference between the top four teams.

Erik ten Hag and his United team are under increasing pressure as they strive to qualify for the Champions League once more. Examination of every aspect of the club has increased significantly following Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s interest in the team.

Mirror Football compiles the most recent news from in and around Old Trafford.

Anticipated termination
Manchester United’s squad members reportedly anticipate that Erik ten Hag will be dismissed by the club’s new leadership at the conclusion of the season.

Ten Hag has reportedly informed his coaching staff and representatives that he has no assurances about his future. Publicly, the Dutch are showing a more confident demeanor.

Ten Hag responded to Ratcliffe’s lack of public support before the Manchester derby by stating that he is now under contract for three seasons and is not concerned.

“I am currently immersed in this process and solely concentrating on it; therefore, I am indifferent to external distractions.” I have engaged in numerous discussions with Sir Jim Radcliffe, as well as with Sir Dave Brailsford and other individuals in that circle.

“I am confident in our location, and I have a strong conviction that they have faith in me.” I am not concentrating on my personal circumstances. I am solely concentrating on the team and endeavoring to identify methods to optimize their performance.

Ratcliffe’s defeat
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a co-owner of United, has experienced a decrease in his net worth exceeding £1.5 billion.

The INEOS chief’s net worth, as indicated by the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, is £13.87 billion after acquiring a 27.7% share in Old Trafford. As a result, he has dropped eight places in the ranking.

Arsenal owner Stan Kroenke’s net worth is equal to Ratcliffe’s, remaining stable over the past year but exceeding the value of the latest addition to the Premier League’s owners. The total fortune of Ratcliffe and the Glazer family is estimated to be around £22 billion.

Hojlund decision
Rasmus Hojlund, a United striker, was absent from the club’s loss to Manchester City this weekend but received commendation from treble-winner Andy Cole.

The ex-forward, ranked fourth among the Premier League’s all-time top scorers, thinks that Hojlund’s confidence has significantly improved following a sluggish start in domestic matches. Cole stated that the young man was under significant strain due to his high value at a club that was not generating many scoring opportunities.

“I believe it is beneficial for him, as he has gained confidence.” Confidence plays a significant role in football. He scored his first goal against Villa and has been scoring consistently ever since. I personally wish to see him continue doing that.

“There will come a time when he stops scoring goals, which is a normal part of football. As long as he continues to do the correct things, he will be fine.”

Cole refrained from giving Hojlund a target and instead concentrated on the team’s objectives. The former Newcastle forward thinks that it is imperative for the Red Devils to participate in European football, even if they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

He stated that he would do as many as he was able to. It is straightforward. Viewed from a broader perspective, the focus is not on one person scoring the most goals. Manchester United’s current objective is to secure a spot in European competition.

“Everyone desires to participate in the Champions League, but if that’s not possible, being part of European competition is still significant.” I believe the Champions League qualification may extend to fifth place; however, significant effort is required to secure either fourth or fifth place by the end of the season.