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United's manager Ruben Amorim believes it's crucial the investor openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but says nothing is certain about the future in the sport, never mind three seasons.

In an interview with a leading newspaper last week, Sir Jim stated it might require the manager three seasons to produce meaningful results at the Theatre of Dreams.

Arriving during a time when Amorim's future has been facing examination after a prolonged run of poor performances, the words contributed to reducing a portion of the current stress.

But, speaking before the hundredth encounter with historic adversaries the Reds at Anfield, the manager emphasized how the future is hard to predict in the beautiful game.

"It is really good to listen to that but he tells me constantly, sometimes with a message following matches - but recognize, I'm aware and the co-owner recognizes, that soccer doesn't work that way," he said.

"The most important thing is the following fixture. Even with owners, you cannot manage the next day in football."

Chief executive Omar Berrada has acknowledged it has needed far longer for the manager to adapt to the top division following his move from Sporting last November than any person expected.

The Red Devils have secured 10 successes in 34 Premier League matches during Amorim's tenure. They are yet to win consecutive league victories and have not ended a matchday during this campaign better than ninth place.

The concerning numbers are testing faith in the manager among the Red Devils supporters approaching a run of games the side has performed poorly in for the last couple of years.

The manager stated he isn't experiencing the instability inside the club at the team's practice complex and is adamant nothing compares to the expectation he puts on the squad - and to some extent, he would prefer Sir Jim not to be trying to establish serenity because he is concerned about the effect it might produce on the team.

"It's not just an item of conversation, I sense it daily," he remarked. "It's really good to hear it because it helps our fans to understand the leadership understand it will require some time.

"Yet concurrently, I'm not fond of it because it creates an impression that we have time to solve problems. I don't wish for that impression in our organization.

"The pressure I apply to the squad or on myself is significantly greater [than that from outside]. In the sport, especially in big clubs, you need to prove your worth every matchday."

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