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Manchester United head coach the Portuguese coach believes it's crucial the co-owner went public with his long-term thoughts - but says nothing is certain about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons.

In an interview with a leading newspaper in recent days, Ratcliffe stated it might require the manager a three-year period to produce meaningful results at United's home ground.

Coming in a period when the coach's tenure has been facing examination after a prolonged run of disappointing results, the statements assisted in calming certain present tensions.

However, talking ahead of the hundredth encounter with traditional foes the Reds at their home ground, the United boss underscored that the future is hard to predict in the beautiful game.

"It's truly positive to receive that message but he communicates to me constantly, occasionally through communication post fixtures - but you know, I realize and the co-owner recognizes, that soccer doesn't work that way," he commented.

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

Chief executive Omar Berrada has conceded it has required much more time for Amorim to adapt to the Premier League after his transfer from Sporting in November than any person expected.

The Red Devils have secured 10 successes in 34 league games under the 40-year-old. They still haven't achieved back-to-back league wins and didn't complete a fixture schedule this season above ninth position.

The worrying figures are stretching belief in Amorim among the Red Devils supporters heading into a run of games the side has performed poorly in for the last couple of years.

United's boss commented he doesn't sense the doubt within the organization at the club's Carrington training ground and is adamant nothing can match the pressure he applies to the squad - and in certain ways, he would rather the co-owner to avoid attempting 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 daily," he said. "It's really good to hear it because it assists our supporters to comprehend the administration understand it will require some time.

"But at the same moment, I dislike it because it generates a sense that we own time to solve problems. I don't want that feeling in our team.

"The pressure I put on the players or upon myself is so much bigger [versus outside influences]. In football, especially in big clubs, you need to prove your worth every weekend."

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