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Manchester United head coach the Portuguese coach believes it's crucial the co-owner went public with his future vision - but says nothing is certain about the next day in soccer, let alone three years.

During a discussion with a major publication in recent days, Sir Jim mentioned it may need the head coach three years to produce meaningful results at the Theatre of Dreams.

Arriving during a time when the coach's tenure has been receiving close inspection after a prolonged run of poor performances, the words contributed to reducing some of the immediate pressure.

However, talking ahead of the hundredth encounter with old rivals Liverpool at their home ground, the manager emphasized how what comes next is challenging to anticipate in soccer.

"It's truly positive to listen to that but he informs me constantly, occasionally through communication after games - but recognize, I realize and Jim knows, that soccer doesn't work that way," he said.

"The crucial element is the upcoming match. Despite having backers, you cannot control tomorrow in soccer."

CEO Berrada has admitted it has taken far longer for Amorim to adapt to the top division following his move from his former club in November than anyone imagined.

United have won 10 victories in 34 top-flight fixtures under the 40-year-old. They haven't managed consecutive league victories and didn't complete a fixture schedule in the current term better than ninth place.

The concerning numbers are challenging confidence in Amorim among the Old Trafford faithful heading into a stretch of fixtures the side has performed poorly in for the previous two campaigns.

United's boss commented he isn't experiencing the doubt within the organization at their training facility and is insistent nothing equals the stress he puts on the team - and in certain ways, he would prefer the co-owner not to be trying to establish serenity because he worries the impact it could have on the players.

"It's not just an item of conversation, I feel it each day," he remarked. "It's certainly beneficial to receive it because it benefits our followers to grasp the administration understand it will require a period.

"However simultaneously, I'm not fond of it because it gives a feeling that we have time to solve problems. I don't want that sense in our club.

"The stress I put on the players or upon myself is so much bigger [than that from outside]. In soccer, especially in big clubs, you must demonstrate your worth every weekend."

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