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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim believes it's crucial the investor went public with his future vision - but states nothing is guaranteed about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons.

During a discussion with a major publication recently, the co-owner mentioned it may need the manager three seasons to make a significant impact at the Theatre of Dreams.

Coming in a period when the manager's position has been facing examination in the wake of a lengthy stretch of poor performances, the words contributed to reducing certain present tensions.

But, speaking before the 100th meeting with traditional foes the Reds at their home ground, the United boss stressed that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in soccer.

"It's certainly beneficial to listen to that but he communicates to me all the time, occasionally through communication after games - but recognize, I know and Jim knows, that soccer doesn't work that way," he stated.

"The crucial element is the next game. Despite having backers, you cannot dictate tomorrow in soccer."

Top executive the club executive has acknowledged it has needed significantly extended periods for Amorim to adjust to the Premier League subsequent to his appointment from his former club in November than anyone imagined.

The Red Devils have secured 10 successes in 34 Premier League matches with the Portuguese coach. They haven't managed two league games in a row and have not ended a matchday in the current term better than ninth place.

The dire statistics are testing faith in the head coach among the Red Devils supporters heading into a stretch of fixtures the side has performed poorly in for the last couple of years.

United's boss commented he does not feel the uncertainty internally at the team's practice complex and is insistent nothing can match the stress he puts on his players - and in certain ways, he would prefer Sir Jim not to be trying to establish serenity because he worries the influence it may create on the team.

"It's not just a thing that people talk about, I sense it every day," he said. "It's truly positive to hear it because it helps our fans to grasp the leadership understand it will require a period.

"However simultaneously, I don't like it because it gives a feeling that we own time to work things out. I don't desire that feeling in our club.

"The stress I put on the team or upon myself is considerably larger [than that from outside]. In soccer, especially in big clubs, you need to prove yourself every matchday."

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