Ratcliffe considers Mercedes F1 engineer to boost Man Utd data analysis

Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United's chairman, is considering hiring Mercedes F1 engineer Michael Sansoni to enhance the club's data analysis capabilities, which he deems outdated. Ratcliffe has expressed concern over United's recruitment strategy, stating that their data analysis is 'still in the last century,' contributing to poor performance on the field. With United currently struggling in the Premier League, sitting 14th after a 4-1 defeat to Newcastle, Ratcliffe aims to leverage data to improve the club's fortunes. The potential appointment of Sansoni, who is set to leave Mercedes after nearly 11 years, is facilitated by Ratcliffe's ownership ties with the F1 team. This move is part of a broader overhaul aimed at making better use of United's financial resources, which have been heavily invested in recent seasons with little return. Ratcliffe believes that adopting advanced data analysis practices is crucial for elevating the club's competitiveness.