Erik ten Hag issues Manchester United "process" plea to Sir Jim Ratcliffe

Ten Hag's future with the Red Devils continues to be called into question, and it is believed that Ratcliffe and his INEOS team are considering making a change in the dug-out for the 2024-25 campaign.

Man United could end a difficult season on a successful note, as they are in the semi-finals of the FA Cup and still have an outside chance of qualifying for next season's Champions League.

However, Ten Hag has not been publicly backed by Ratcliffe, and the likes of England boss Gareth Southgate and ex-Chelsea manager Graham Potter are being linked with the role at Old Trafford.

Speaking during his press conference ahead of Thursday's Premier League clash with Chelsea, the Dutchman urged Ratcliffe to have patience when it comes to the «process» at the club.

«You need to follow the process. As I say, we are in a good trend line with the young players coming through and developing, they are playing well,» Ten Hag told reporters.

«The programme is showing we are in a good way and direction, and now we have to make the next steps and don't interrupt it.»

Man United are sixth in the Premier League table, nine points behind fifth-placed Tottenham Hotspur, who have played a game more, and 11 from fourth-placed Aston Villa, who have played two matches more.

Ten Hag has admitted that his side «are not in a good position» to qualify for next season's Champions League, but he «would be disappointed» if a top-four/top-five finish was not achieved.

«I don't know and I don't care [about the pressure to reach the Champions League], but