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Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim thinks it is important the co-owner openly discussed his future vision - but notes nothing is assured about the future in the sport, much less three full years.

During a discussion with The Times last week, Ratcliffe mentioned it may need the manager three seasons to create substantial change at United's home ground.

Emerging in an era when Amorim's future has been receiving close inspection in the wake of a lengthy stretch of poor performances, the comments helped quell some of the immediate pressure.

However, talking ahead of the centenary clash with historic adversaries the Reds at Anfield, the manager underscored that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in the beautiful game.

"It's truly positive to listen to that but he informs me constantly, sometimes with a message post fixtures - but recognize, I'm aware and Jim knows, that the sport isn't that predictable," he said.

"The crucial element is the upcoming match. Despite having backers, you cannot dictate the future in the sport."

Top executive Berrada has admitted it has taken significantly extended periods for the manager to adjust to the English top flight following his move from Sporting Lisbon in November than anyone imagined.

United have won 10 times in 34 Premier League matches under the 40-year-old. They are yet to win consecutive league victories and have not ended a fixture schedule this season above ninth position.

The concerning numbers are stretching belief in the head coach among the Old Trafford faithful heading into a sequence of matches their club has been awful in for the past two seasons.

Amorim said he doesn't sense the doubt within the organization at the team's practice complex and is insistent nothing can match the stress he applies to the team - and in some senses, he would rather the co-owner to refrain from seeking to bring a sense of calm because he worries the influence it may create on the team.

"It's not only an item of conversation, I sense it each day," he remarked. "It's truly positive to hear it because it helps our fans to understand the administration understand it will require a period.

"Yet concurrently, I'm not fond of it because it creates an impression that we have time to work things out. I don't want that sense in our club.

"The pressure I place on the squad or on myself is significantly greater [versus outside influences]. In soccer, particularly at major teams, you must demonstrate your value every weekend."

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• Manchester United
• English top flight
• The beautiful game