Erik ten Hag has Manchester United's backing for now, but the Dutchman's long-term future at Old Trafford will come under threat if results don't improve dramatically before Sir Jim Ratcliffe is in power.
Ten Hag is under intense scrutiny after United went out of Europe on Tuesday night, finishing bottom of their Champions League group following a 12th defeat in 24 games this season to Bayern Munich.
There is no appetite at the moment among the current regime to sack Ten Hag, even though it's accepted that he has to start winning games to protect his position.