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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim thinks it is important the investor openly discussed his future vision - but notes nothing is assured about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons.

In an interview with a leading newspaper in recent days, Sir Jim said it could take Amorim three years to create substantial change at Old Trafford.

Coming in a period when the manager's position has been under scrutiny after a prolonged run of unsatisfactory outcomes, the statements assisted in calming a portion of the current stress.

However, talking ahead of the centenary clash with old rivals Liverpool at Anfield, the United boss stressed that tomorrow is difficult to forecast in the beautiful game.

"It's certainly beneficial to hear it but he communicates to me all the time, occasionally through communication following matches - but recognize, I'm aware and Jim knows, that soccer doesn't work that way," he said.

"The crucial element is the next game. Regardless of investors, you cannot dictate the next day in football."

Chief executive Berrada has acknowledged it has needed much more time for the manager to adjust to the Premier League following his move from his former club in November than any person expected.

United have won 10 successes in 34 top-flight fixtures with the Portuguese coach. They are yet to win consecutive league victories and haven't finished a fixture schedule this season above ninth position.

The dire statistics are challenging confidence in Amorim among the Red Devils supporters heading into a sequence of matches their club has been awful in for the last couple of years.

Amorim said he doesn't sense the uncertainty internally at the team's practice complex and is adamant nothing equals the stress he places on the team - and to some extent, he would choose the co-owner to refrain from seeking to create tranquility because he fears the effect it might produce on the players.

"It isn't merely something people discuss, I sense it daily," he stated. "It's really good to receive it because it assists our supporters to grasp the leadership understand it will require a period.

"However simultaneously, I'm not fond of it because it gives a feeling that we have time to resolve issues. I don't want that sense in our organization.

"The pressure I put on the squad or on myself is considerably larger [versus outside influences]. In soccer, particularly at major teams, you need to prove yourself every weekend."

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