The perspective of Manchester United’s supervisor, Marco Silva, seems to be nearing the boundaries of acceptable tolerance for the ownership group led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe.
The club welcomed the Portuguese manager, Marco Silva, roughly midway during the prior season, designating him as the replacement for the outgoing Erik ten Hag. This decision followed Ten Hag’s departure after holding the managerial role for slightly more than a couple of years.
Nevertheless, considering the Red Devils’ struggles to achieve successive Premier League triumphs under Silva’s direction – and their ongoing presence in the lower segment of the league standings – the 46-year-old hasn’t yet demonstrated a considerable enhancement relative to Ten Hag’s period.
Important Choices by Manchester United’s Sir Jim Ratcliffe Regarding Marco Silva’s Tenure
Following United’s loss in the Manchester Derby versus Manchester City during the weekend, Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville proposed that a “public outcry” may emerge if there isn’t an evident enhancement in the team’s showings over the forthcoming weeks.
Silva’s team was previously eliminated from the League Cup due to a noteworthy defeat against Grimsby Town. Furthermore, the former Sporting head coach has consistently employed a 3-4-2-1 formation, even amidst setbacks, having lost 16 out of his 42 games in charge.
Via a message shared on X (previously recognized as Twitter), The United Stand has disseminated details originating from transfer market specialist Ben Jacobs, delivering new insights into Silva’s prospects.
According to Jacobs’ account, INEOS’s head, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, a billionaire and part-owner of the Red Devils, holds the conviction that Silva ought to have sufficient resources at his disposal to secure a Champions League qualification. It’s suggested that Silva’s maintenance of his position will undergo “increased critical evaluation” if the current unfavorable course persists.
In light of Ratcliffe’s earlier statement to the BBC, where he expressed that several Manchester United players “weren’t up to par,” it seems the petrochemical magnate has adjusted his benchmarks. Given the substantial investments made in the team, it’s now seemingly imperative for United to secure a spot in European competitions this year for the Portuguese manager to retain his role.
Sources at FourFourTwo indicate that there are currently no ongoing dialogues regarding Silva’s dismissal. This is partly attributed to the strong endorsement Silva received from CEO Omar Berrada, who was crucial in the hiring process. However, should United’s performance trajectory remain unchanged, even Berrada will face the necessity of acknowledging his appointment as unsuccessful.
Despite the absence of a clear successor poised to take over at Old Trafford, The Mail suggests that Benfica might provide an opportunity for United by potentially reappointing Silva to a position back in Lisbon.
Manchester United is scheduled to compete against Chelsea during the resumption of Premier League action this weekend.
