Manchester United co-owners INEOS have overseen a managerial sacking in Switzerland amid pressure on Michael Carrick. Swiss Super League club Lausanne-Sport, who are also owned by Sir Jim Ratcliffe‘s company, announced the departure of manager Luka Elsner on Tuesday. Elsner previously held jobs at Cracovia in Poland and Stade Reims in FranceGettyThe 44-year-old was given his marching orders just five months after being appointed, with Lausanne-Sport rock bottom of the top-flight in Switzerland. Elsner oversaw eight defeats in the club’s opening 12 matches this season. A club statement read: “After extensive discussions regarding the current sporting situation, FC Lausanne-Sport and Luka Elsner have mutually agreed to end their collaboration.“Having taken over as Lausanne’s manager on June 1st, Luka Elsner led the first team in 12 Brack Super League matches and two rounds of the Swiss Cup.“FC Lausanne-Sport wishes to emphasise the professionalism and commitment that Luka Elsner has demonstrated since his arrival.“He dedicated himself to the club’s project with high standards, expertise, and a constant desire to develop his team.“His methodological approach and tools also contributed to the development of the coaching staff.“These contributions have enriched the club, which will continue to build upon these achievements.“Given that results remain crucial in professional football, the current sporting dynamics have led all parties to agree that ending their collaboration is now the best decision for FC Lausanne-Sport.”The decision comes shortly after INEOS put the Swiss club up for sale.Ratcliffe’s company Ineos were based in Lausanne between 2010 and 2016 – and he bought the Swiss club in 2017GettyRatcliffe is actively cutting down his sporting empire, with Ineos-owned Nice also on the market. Ruthless Ratcliffe? The British billionaire’s primary football focus remains Man United – where manager Carrick is under serious pressure. Having overseen the club’s worst winless run since 1988, Carrick’s future is hanging in the balance. But there is also overwhelming on the Red Devils hierarchy themselves, as they ponder whether to wield the axe.Tuesday’s Champions League clash with Roma was interrupted by a fan protest against the club’s ownership. Numerous green and gold balloons were thrown onto the pitch from the Stretford End in the 21st minute at Old Trafford.Will Carrick be the next manager sacked under the Ineos sporting regime?GettyChants left no doubt that supporters were venting their anger directly at Ratcliffe and the Glazer family.At the time of the protest, Man United had slumped to a 2-0 deficit with the Red Devils being booed off by their own fans at half time. But Man United were a team transformed in the second half as they sealed a heroic comeback 3-2 win thanks to Bruno Fernandes’ penalty and a double by Matheus Cunha. The result eases the danger of Man United finishing in the bottom 12 places of the Champions League league phase.