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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it's crucial the co-owner openly discussed his future vision - but states nothing is guaranteed about the next day in soccer, much less three full years.

In an interview with a leading newspaper in recent days, Sir Jim stated it might require the head coach three years to produce meaningful results at the Theatre of Dreams.

Arriving during a time when Amorim's future has been under scrutiny after a prolonged run of disappointing results, the statements assisted in calming a portion of the current stress.

However, talking ahead of the centenary clash with historic adversaries the Reds at Anfield, the manager emphasized how what comes next is challenging to anticipate in the beautiful game.

"It's truly positive to receive that message but he communicates to me constantly, sometimes with a message post fixtures - but you know, I realize and Ratcliffe understands, that soccer doesn't work that way," he said.

"The crucial element is the following fixture. Regardless of investors, you cannot dictate the future in the sport."

Top executive Omar Berrada has conceded it has required far longer for the head coach to acclimate to the English top flight following his move from Sporting in November than anybody anticipated.

The Red Devils have secured 10 times in 34 Premier League matches with the Portuguese coach. They still haven't achieved back-to-back league wins and haven't finished a round of league games during this campaign higher than ninth.

The worrying figures are testing faith in Amorim among the United fanbase entering a sequence of matches their club has been awful in for the previous two campaigns.

Amorim said he isn't experiencing the uncertainty within the organization at their training facility and is insistent nothing compares to the pressure he applies to his players - and in some senses, he would rather the co-owner not to be trying to establish serenity because he is concerned about the impact it could have on the team.

"It's not only a thing that people talk about, I experience it every day," he remarked. "It's truly positive to hear it because it assists our supporters to understand the leadership realize it needs some time.

"However simultaneously, I dislike it because it generates a sense that we own time to solve problems. I don't wish for that sense in our club.

"The pressure I place on the players or upon myself is so much bigger [than that from outside]. In football, especially in big clubs, you have to show yourself every weekend."

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