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The Red Devils' boss Ruben Amorim thinks it is important Sir Jim Ratcliffe openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but says nothing is certain about the future in the sport, never mind three seasons.

Through a conversation with a leading newspaper in recent days, Sir Jim said it could take Amorim a three-year period to produce meaningful results at the Theatre of Dreams.

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

But, speaking before the hundredth encounter with traditional foes the Reds at Anfield, the United boss stressed that the future is hard to predict in soccer.

"It is really good to listen to that but he informs me continuously, sometimes with a message following matches - but recognize, 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."

Top executive the club executive has admitted it has taken much more time for the head coach to adjust to the top division following his move from Sporting Lisbon during the winter than anyone imagined.

Manchester United have achieved 10 victories in 34 Premier League matches with the Portuguese coach. They are yet to win back-to-back league wins and haven't finished a round of league games during this campaign higher than ninth.

The dire statistics are testing faith in the manager among the United fanbase heading into a stretch of fixtures their team has struggled during for the last couple of years.

The manager stated he isn't experiencing the uncertainty within the organization at the club's Carrington training ground and is adamant nothing can match the expectation he places on the squad - and in some senses, he would prefer Sir Jim not to be trying to bring a sense of calm because he fears the influence it may create on the team.

"It isn't merely an item of conversation, I feel it each day," he stated. "It's really good to receive it because it benefits our followers to comprehend the leadership realize it needs a period.

"However simultaneously, I don't like it because it creates an impression that we possess time to solve problems. I don't wish for that feeling in our organization.

"The stress I place on the squad or to myself is considerably larger [versus outside influences]. In the sport, especially in big clubs, you have to show yourself each weekend."

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• The Red Devils
• English top flight
• Football