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The Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim feels it's significant the co-owner publicly shared his extended perspective - but states nothing is guaranteed about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons.

In an interview with The Times recently, the co-owner stated it might require Amorim three seasons to produce meaningful results at United's home ground.

Emerging in an era when the manager's position has been receiving close inspection following an extended sequence of poor performances, the statements assisted in calming some of the immediate pressure.

Yet, discussing prior to the 100th meeting with old rivals Liverpool at their home ground, Amorim emphasized how the future is hard to predict in football.

"It is really good to receive that message but he communicates to me constantly, occasionally through communication post fixtures - but you know, I know and Jim knows, that soccer doesn't work that way," he said.

"The most important thing is the upcoming match. Even with owners, you cannot control the next day in football."

Chief executive the club executive has conceded it has required far longer for Amorim to acclimate to the top division after his transfer from Sporting during the winter than anyone imagined.

Manchester United have achieved 10 victories in 34 top-flight fixtures under the 40-year-old. They still haven't achieved two league games in a row and didn't complete a matchday this season above ninth position.

The worrying figures are stretching belief in Amorim among the Red Devils supporters entering a run of games their club has been awful in for the past two seasons.

The manager stated he does not feel the uncertainty within the organization at the team's practice complex and is firm nothing equals the expectation he applies to the team - and in some senses, he would choose Ratcliffe to avoid attempting to bring a sense of calm because he worries the influence it may create on the players.

"It's not only an item of conversation, I experience it every day," he stated. "It's certainly beneficial to hear it because it assists our supporters to comprehend the administration realize it needs a while.

"However simultaneously, I'm not fond of it because it creates an impression that we possess time to resolve issues. I don't want that feeling in our team.

"The pressure I put on the team or to myself is so much bigger [versus outside influences]. In football, especially in big clubs, you have to show your worth each weekend."

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