Sir Jim Ratcliffe attended United\u2019s Carrington training ground on Thursday for prearranged meetings with club officials that included manager Ruben Amorim. The visit, which saw Ratcliffe\u2019s helicopter land at Carrington, was reported by The Athletic and covered discussions about the team\u2019s recent form.<\/p>\n
Amorim has insisted he does not plan to change his divisive 3-4-2-1 formation and warned United they would have to sack him if they want something different. That stance follows a third defeat in five games at the weekend. There are not thought to be plans to part ways with Amorim at this stage. The manager is understood to be entitled to a termination fee of \u00a312 million if he departs in the first year of his contract.<\/p>\n
Those present described the Thursday meeting between Ratcliffe and Amorim as part of a longer-term schedule rather than an immediate response to the latest result. Ratcliffe and the manager are said to have discussed the squad\u2019s performances and broader issues affecting the coaching staff with the aim of working through the current onfield slump.<\/p>\n
Recent reporting has highlighted concerns among United decision makers about Amorim\u2019s mannerisms during matches and press conferences. It has been suggested that his difficulty containing emotion on those occasions has produced several high-profile headlines. Despite that, the general feeling inside the dressing room is reported to remain supportive of the manager, though some players are said to be growing frustrated by his refusal to explore alternative tactical setups.<\/p>\n
The meetings at Carrington were described as constructive by those briefed on the discussions. Ratcliffe\u2019s presence was framed as part of club oversight while the board and coaching staff consider how best to arrest the run of results and restore consistency on the pitch.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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