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Manchester United head coach Amorim thinks it is important the co-owner openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but says nothing is certain about the future in the sport, let alone three years.

During a discussion with The Times last week, Sir Jim said it could take Amorim three seasons to produce meaningful results at United's home ground.

Arriving during a time when the manager's position has been receiving close inspection in the wake of a lengthy stretch of disappointing results, the comments helped quell some of the immediate pressure.

However, talking ahead of the hundredth encounter with old rivals Liverpool at the famous stadium, Amorim underscored that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in the beautiful game.

"It's certainly beneficial to hear it but he tells me continuously, periodically with words post fixtures - but recognize, I realize and Jim knows, that the sport isn't that predictable," he stated.

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

Chief executive the club executive has conceded it has required significantly extended periods for the manager to adapt to the Premier League after his transfer from his former club during the winter than anybody anticipated.

United have won 10 successes in 34 Premier League matches during Amorim's tenure. They are yet to win back-to-back league wins and have not ended a fixture schedule in the current term above ninth position.

The concerning numbers are challenging confidence in the manager 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 isn't experiencing the doubt inside the club at the club's Carrington training ground and is adamant nothing compares to the pressure he applies to the squad - and to some extent, he would rather Sir Jim to refrain from seeking to create tranquility because he is concerned about the impact it could have on the squad.

"It's not just something people discuss, I sense it daily," he said. "It's certainly beneficial to listen to it because it assists our supporters to understand the leadership understand it will require some time.

"Yet concurrently, I don't like it because it gives a feeling that we own time to work things out. I don't want that sense in our team.

"The expectation I put on the squad or on myself is so much bigger [compared to external sources]. In football, particularly at major teams, you must demonstrate yourself every matchday."

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