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United's manager Amorim feels it's significant the investor openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but notes nothing is assured about the next day in soccer, let alone three years.

Through a conversation with a leading newspaper recently, the co-owner mentioned it may need the manager a three-year period to create substantial change at Old Trafford.

Arriving during a time when the manager's position has been under scrutiny in the wake of a lengthy stretch of disappointing results, the comments helped quell certain present tensions.

Yet, discussing prior to the 100th meeting with traditional foes the Merseyside club at Anfield, the United boss stressed that tomorrow is difficult to forecast in football.

"It is really good to hear it but he informs me continuously, occasionally through communication after games - but recognize, I'm aware and the co-owner recognizes, that soccer doesn't work that way," he stated.

"The crucial element is the following fixture. Despite having backers, you cannot manage the future in the sport."

Chief executive Omar Berrada has conceded it has required far longer for Amorim to adjust to the top division after his transfer from his former club last November than anybody anticipated.

Manchester United have achieved 10 successes in 34 Premier League matches during Amorim's tenure. They still haven't achieved back-to-back league wins and have not ended a round of league games this season above ninth position.

The worrying figures are challenging confidence in the manager among the United fanbase approaching a stretch of fixtures their team has struggled during for the previous two campaigns.

Amorim said he does not feel the uncertainty within the organization at the team's practice complex and is adamant nothing compares to the stress he puts on his players - and in certain ways, he would prefer the co-owner to refrain from seeking to establish serenity because he fears the effect it might produce on the players.

"It's not only an item of conversation, I sense it every day," he said. "It's truly positive to listen to it because it helps our fans to comprehend the management understand it will require a while.

"However simultaneously, I'm not fond of it because it gives a feeling that we own time to solve problems. I don't wish for that feeling in our team.

"The stress I place on the team or on myself is significantly greater [than that from outside]. In football, specifically at large organizations, you must demonstrate yourself every weekend."

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• Man Utd
• Top division
• Soccer