“Manchester United has become mediocre”, the observation that hurts

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By: Manu Tournoux

Jim Ratcliffe denounces the decline of Manchester United and announces major changes.

The time when Manchester United established itself not only as a leader in the Premier League, but also in Europe is long gone. Today, the Red Devils find themselves plunged into deep crisis, occupying a lowly 13th place in the league after finishing in a disappointing 8th position the previous season.

For Sir Jim Ratcliffe, co-owner of the Mancunian club, the diagnosis is clear: the most successful club in England is nothing more than a shadow of itself. In the columns of
Telegraphthe boss of Ineos did not mince his words in making a harsh observation on the situation of the residents of Old Trafford.

Hope for a revival for United

“The club has been drifting for a long time, around ten years, Ratcliffe said. Manchester United have become mediocre. It’s not an elite club and it’s supposed to be one of the best clubs in the world. That’s what he was under Alex (Sir Alex Ferguson, editor’s note). There will be major changes to find the elite. But there have already been huge changes at this club. »

Indeed, several movements are already visible within the club’s organization chart. Among them, the recent appointment of Ruben Amorim as head coach on November 11. In parallel, The Athletic also reported this Sunday the departure, by mutual agreement, of Dan Ashworth, appointed sports director only last July. It remains to be seen whether these changes will allow MU to return to the forefront.