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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it's crucial Sir Jim Ratcliffe openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but states nothing is guaranteed about the next day in soccer, let alone three years.

During a discussion with a leading newspaper recently, the co-owner said it could take the manager three seasons to create substantial change at the Theatre of Dreams.

Coming in a period when the coach's tenure has been under scrutiny in the wake of a lengthy stretch of disappointing results, the statements assisted in calming some of the immediate pressure.

However, talking ahead of the 100th meeting with traditional foes Liverpool at Anfield, the United boss underscored that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in football.

"It is really good to receive that message but he communicates to me continuously, periodically with words following matches - but understand, I know and Ratcliffe understands, that soccer doesn't work that way," he stated.

"The vital factor is the following fixture. Regardless of investors, you cannot manage the future in the sport."

Top executive Omar Berrada has admitted it has taken much more time for Amorim to adjust to the top division following his move from Sporting Lisbon during the winter than anyone imagined.

United have won 10 successes in 34 top-flight fixtures with the Portuguese coach. They are yet to win back-to-back league wins and have not ended a matchday during this campaign above ninth position.

The concerning numbers are testing faith in Amorim among the Red Devils supporters heading into a stretch of fixtures their team has struggled during for the last couple of years.

United's boss commented he doesn't sense the doubt within the organization at the team's practice complex and is firm nothing equals the stress he puts on his players - and in certain ways, he would prefer the co-owner to refrain from seeking to establish serenity because he worries the effect it might produce on the squad.

"It isn't merely an item of conversation, I sense it each day," he remarked. "It's truly positive to hear it because it helps our fans to grasp the leadership know it is going to take a period.

"However simultaneously, I dislike it because it gives a feeling that we own time to work things out. I don't want that impression in our team.

"The pressure I place on the players or upon myself is significantly greater [compared to external sources]. In football, specifically at large organizations, you have to show your value every weekend."

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