INEOS, led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co-owners of Manchester United, is sticking to its preference to keep Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager until at least the end of the season, despite recognizing that a continuation of unfavorable results could force expected decisions.
The team's situation in the Premier League is complicated and they are in eighth place with just 31 points in 30 games, nine points away from the qualification places for the next Champions League. The early elimination in the group stage of the Champions League exacerbated the crisis.
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Graham Potter, Plan B
Amid this panorama, Ten Hag's future is at stake and he has been given an ultimatum: he must improve his results or face possible dismissal. Aware of the difficult situation, INEOS has held informal discussions with Graham Potter about his future plans and explored alternatives to Manchester United's bench.
Jean-Claude Blanc, who represents the club, was inundated with calls from agents promoting their clients as candidates for the coaching position. The pressure is mounting around Manchester United, where the need for change is becoming clear.
The upcoming results will be crucial for Ten Hag's future and the club is exploring all available options to revive its season and reverse the current situation. The INEOS Board is at a crossroads and recognizes the importance of making crucial decisions to correct the team's course at this critical stage of the season.