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The Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim believes it's crucial the co-owner openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but notes nothing is assured about the next day in soccer, let alone three years.

In an interview with a leading newspaper in recent days, the co-owner stated it might require the manager three years to produce meaningful results at United's home ground.

Emerging in an era when the coach's tenure has been facing examination after a prolonged run of unsatisfactory outcomes, the statements assisted in calming certain present tensions.

But, speaking before the 100th meeting with old rivals Liverpool at the famous stadium, Amorim stressed that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in soccer.

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

"The most important thing is the upcoming match. Regardless of investors, you cannot dictate tomorrow in soccer."

CEO Berrada has acknowledged it has needed far longer for the head coach to adapt to the English top flight subsequent to his appointment from Sporting Lisbon last November than anyone imagined.

United have won 10 victories in 34 Premier League matches under the 40-year-old. They are yet to win two league games in a row and didn't complete a matchday in the current term higher than ninth.

The concerning numbers are stretching belief in the head coach among the Old Trafford faithful heading into a sequence of matches the side has performed poorly in for the past two seasons.

Amorim said he does not feel the doubt internally at the club's Carrington training ground and is firm nothing equals the expectation he places on the team - and in certain ways, he would rather the co-owner to refrain from seeking to establish serenity because he fears the influence it may create on the squad.

"It isn't merely a thing that people talk about, I sense it daily," he said. "It's really good to receive it because it benefits our followers to comprehend the leadership know it is going to take a period.

"However simultaneously, I dislike it because it creates an impression that we have time to work things out. I don't desire that feeling in our team.

"The pressure I put on the team or to myself is significantly greater [compared to external sources]. In the sport, specifically at large organizations, you need to prove your value each weekend."

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