Manchester United in Crisis: Ratcliffe Speaks Out
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Ratcliffe has openly admitted that some players “are not good enough”
With the Red Devils languishing in 14th place in the Premier League
The British billionaire, who acquired a 25% stake in the club and took control of football operations, acknowledged in an exclusive interview with BBC that many of the current issues existed before his arrival.
Ruben Amorim, United’s new manager, has found it difficult to turn things around since replacing Erik ten Hag in November, winning only five out of 17 league matches.
Ratcliffe’s Brutal Assessment of the Squad
Fans are growing increasingly frustrated, with thousands protesting against the club’s ownership ahead of Sunday’s 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
Ratcliffe, however, remains committed to reshaping the squad, even if it requires making difficult financial decisions.
“We inherited signings like Antony, Casemiro, Onana, Hojlund, and Sancho. Whether we like it or not, we have to fix these issues,” said Ratcliffe.
The billionaire also revealed that Manchester United will need to pay £17 million to offload Jadon Sancho, who is currently on loan at Chelsea, while Antony, signed for £81.5 million, has been loaned out to Real Betis.
“Some players are simply not good enough, and others are overpaid. But this rebuild takes time, and we take full responsibility for it,”
Ratcliffe added, acknowledging the club’s poor recruitment decisions in recent years.
Ruben Amorim: A Manager Under Pressure
Despite the club’s struggles, Ratcliffe still has faith in Ruben Amorim, calling him a “remarkable young coach.”
“If you look at the squad he has, I believe he’s doing a very good job. He will be here for the long run. We’re starting to see his impact, and glimpses of that were evident against Arsenal,” Ratcliffe noted.
Amorim, the former Sporting CP boss, has faced a daunting task, with squad instability and financial constraints complicating his tenure.
However, Ratcliffe’s endorsement suggests that he will be given the time and resources necessary to implement his vision.
United’s Financial Struggles and Rebuilding Plans
Manchester United has already made staff cuts to improve financial stability, with Ratcliffe admitting that without drastic measures, the club “would have run out of money by the end of the year.”
However, he ruled out selling rising stars like Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho to balance the books.
“This is a difficult and disruptive period, and I sympathize with the fans. But my only goal is to restore Manchester United’s former glory,” Ratcliffe stated.
As Manchester United faces one of its darkest periods in recent history, Ratcliffe’s strong words signal that changes are coming.
The question remains: how long will it take to bring the Red Devils back to the top?
