Ratcliffe now overseeing one thing about Ten Hag as Man Utd boss ‘in danger of being removed’ - report

Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag’s tactics are being overseen by co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, sporting director Dan Ashworth and technical director Jason Wilcox, according to the Guardian.

The style of play has been viewed as underwhelming by Ratcliffe and co, with their vulnerability in defence and midfield exposing them in their opening three games of the season.

The decision-makers at Man United are aware that injuries have undermined their start to the new season.

However, despite the summer signings needing time before they can be fully integrated into the team, they have serious concerns regarding how Ten Hag sets up the team.

Wilcox provided a tactical suggestion for the FA Cup final season, with the decision of Ten Hag to accept the advice said to be key in helping him retain his job.

The former Manchester City academy director suggested that Portuguese midfielder Bruno Fernandes be deployed as a false nine for the game.

The move paid off, with United’s captain providing the assist for Kobbie Mainoo’s winner against Manchester City.

While Ratcliffe was impressed with Ten Hag’s flexibility and acceptance to take on Wilcox’s tactical suggestion, his style of play has been far from impressive this term.

Wilcox will reportedly set out a style of play blueprint that will be enforced across all levels at Man United, but it appears that is not the case or that Ten Hag has his own ideas.

The former Ajax boss needs to start delivering results, with the two losses in their opening three games leaving pundits and fans seething.

The Red Devils have nine games within the space of six weeks after the international break this month, and failure to impress could result in Ten Hag being sacked.