Jim Ratcliffe Blames Manchester United's Squad for Poor Performance
- Sir Jim Ratcliffe made remarks about Manchester United's squad quality during an interview in Barcelona.
- He drew parallels between success in sailing and football, implying that a winning squad is essential.
- Following Ratcliffe's assessment, Erik ten Hag was dismissed, and Ruben Amorim was appointed as the new manager.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, the chairman and CEO of INEOS, expressed concerns about the quality of Manchester United's first-team squad during a recent interview in Barcelona. He compared winning in football to competing in sailing’s America’s Cup, stating that a team cannot win without a competitive squad. Following his comments, Ratcliffe made significant changes by sacking manager Erik ten Hag and hiring Ruben Amorim as his replacement. United currently sit 13th in the Premier League, having struggled with their performances despite a substantial investment of approximately £600 million in new players during Ten Hag's tenure. Interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooy will lead the team until Amorim's officially takes over, with expectations that Amorim will look to enhance the squad further in the upcoming transfer market.