Sir Jim Ratcliffe will be at Aston Villa vs Man Utd. (Image: GETTY)
will make a rare visit to the UK this weekend to watch ‘s clash against from the director’s box, according to reports. The boss’ presence will serve as a reminder of the potential magnitude of the trip to Villa Park for .
The Dutchman is on the brink. Any United manager would be after six wins in 19 league games and one from nine European outings.
Ten Hag faces the latest tonight (Thursday) when his side face Porto at the Estadio do Dragao, with both searching for their first victory of the campaign.
An underwhelming 1-1 draw at home to FC Twente in last week’s curtain-raiser ramped up pressure enough. Sunday’s calamity against poured fuel onto the intensifying fire.
Another bad result at Porto wouldn’t improve the mood. Defeat at Villa – fresh off a Champions League triumph over Bayern Munich – could make Ten Hag’s position untenable.
Ratcliffe’s reported plan to watch United in action at Villa Park this weekend is possibly indicative of that reality.
The 71-year-old will ultimately be the one with the power to make the call alongside the Glazers under the recommendation of chief executive Omar Berrada and sporting director Dan Ashworth.
But Ten Hag insists he remains in contact with Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox – both regular presences at Carrington – on a daily basis.
Erik ten Hag needs wins against Porto and Aston Villa. (Image: Getty)
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