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Manchester United head coach the Portuguese coach thinks it is important Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly shared his long-term thoughts - but states nothing is guaranteed about the next day in soccer, let alone three years.

During a discussion with a major publication in recent days, the co-owner mentioned it may need the head coach three seasons to create substantial change at United's home ground.

Emerging in an era when Amorim's future has been under scrutiny following an extended sequence of poor performances, the statements assisted in calming a portion of the current stress.

Yet, discussing prior to the 100th meeting with old rivals Liverpool at their home ground, Amorim emphasized how what comes next is challenging to anticipate in the beautiful game.

"It's truly positive to listen to that but he tells me continuously, occasionally through communication post fixtures - but you know, I'm aware and Ratcliffe understands, that football is not like that," he commented.

"The most important thing is the following fixture. Even with owners, you cannot manage the future in the sport."

Top executive the club executive has conceded it has required much more time for the head coach to acclimate to the English top flight after his transfer from his former club in November than any person expected.

United have won 10 successes in 34 league games during Amorim's tenure. They are yet to win two league games in a row and haven't finished a matchday this season above ninth position.

The dire statistics are stretching belief in Amorim among the United fanbase approaching a run of games their club has been awful in for the last couple of years.

Amorim said he doesn't sense the uncertainty inside the club at their training facility and is firm nothing compares to the stress he applies to his players - and to some extent, he would rather the co-owner not to be trying to bring a sense of calm because he worries the impact it could have on the team.

"It's not only an item of conversation, I experience it every day," he remarked. "It's certainly beneficial to receive it because it helps our fans to grasp the leadership understand it will require a while.

"However simultaneously, I'm not fond of it because it creates an impression that we possess time to work things out. I don't want that impression in our organization.

"The expectation I put on the players or upon myself is considerably larger [than that from outside]. In soccer, specifically at large organizations, you need to prove your worth every weekend."

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