Manchester United chiefs will reportedly meet two days after the Aston Villa clash with Erik ten Hag's future in doubt amid disappointing results.
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United's think tank to meet in LondonWill hold a series of meetings in Manchester as wellJoel Glazer to fly in from the United StatesFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
According to the club's leadership will gather in London, marking a pivotal moment as pressure mounts following an underwhelming start to the season. The meeting, which has been planned for some time, will feature Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Sir Dave Brailsford, both representing INEOS, chief executive Omar Berrada along with sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox. United co-chairman Joel Glazer is also expected to fly in from the United States for the gathering, further emphasising the importance of this summit.
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A subsequent meeting in Manchester is also on the cards, though it remains unclear whether the senior management will address the team's current form and Ten Hag's future during these discussions. Currently sitting 12th in the Premier League standings with just five goals scored, United have also failed to win their first two Europa League matches, raising doubts about Ten Hag's tactical approach. The Dutch manager got a lifeline against Porto thanks to Harry Maguire's injury-time goal and now faces the daunting task of locking horns with Aston Villa away from home on Sunday.
RATCLIFFE TO ATTEND VILLA CLASH
further reported that Ratcliffe will travel to Birmingham to watch United play. This will be the first time that the INEOS chief will make his way to the stands since their humiliating 3-0 defeat to Liverpool earlier this season. The result of this fixture is expected to play a key role in setting the tone of the upcoming executive meeting if and when Ten Hag's future is discussed.
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United have allegedly set up a three-person ownership committee – comprising Ratcliffe, Joel Glazer and INEOS director of sport Brailsford – who will be responsible for any ultimate decision regarding Ten Hag’s tenure. Their evaluation will be based on feedback from those closely involved with the club’s day-to-day operations, including Berrada, Ashworth and Wilcox.