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Manchester United head coach Amorim thinks it is important the co-owner openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but notes nothing is assured about the next day in soccer, never mind three seasons.

During a discussion with a leading newspaper in recent days, the co-owner mentioned it may need the manager three years to create substantial change at the Theatre of Dreams.

Emerging in an era when Amorim's future has been under scrutiny after a prolonged run of unsatisfactory outcomes, the words contributed to reducing certain present tensions.

But, speaking before the centenary clash with traditional foes the Reds at their home ground, the United boss underscored that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in soccer.

"It's certainly beneficial to hear it but he tells me continuously, periodically with words following matches - but understand, I'm aware and the co-owner recognizes, that football is not like that," he commented.

"The crucial element is the upcoming match. Regardless of investors, you cannot manage the future in the sport."

CEO the club executive has admitted it has taken much more time for Amorim to adapt to the top division after his transfer from Sporting last November than anybody anticipated.

Manchester United have achieved 10 victories in 34 Premier League matches under the 40-year-old. They still haven't achieved back-to-back league wins and have not ended a matchday during this campaign better than ninth place.

The worrying figures are challenging confidence in Amorim among the Red Devils supporters heading into a sequence of matches the side has performed poorly in for the last couple of years.

United's boss commented he isn't experiencing the doubt within the organization at the team's practice complex and is adamant nothing equals the stress he places on the squad - and to some extent, he would rather Sir Jim to avoid attempting to bring a sense of calm because he is concerned about the influence it may create on the team.

"It's not only an item of conversation, I sense it each day," he stated. "It's truly positive to receive it because it assists our supporters to understand the leadership realize it needs a while.

"Yet concurrently, I'm not fond of it because it creates an impression that we have time to solve problems. I don't desire that sense in our team.

"The pressure I apply to the squad or to myself is considerably larger [versus outside influences]. In football, particularly at major teams, you have to show your value each weekend."

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• Manchester United
• English top flight
• Soccer