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The Red Devils' boss Amorim believes it's crucial the co-owner publicly shared his long-term thoughts - but states nothing is guaranteed about tomorrow in football, much less three full years.

Through a conversation with a major publication in recent days, Sir Jim stated it might require Amorim three seasons to create substantial change at United's home ground.

Arriving during a time when Amorim's future has been receiving close inspection following an extended sequence of unsatisfactory outcomes, the statements assisted in calming certain present tensions.

Yet, discussing prior to the 100th meeting with historic adversaries Liverpool at their home ground, Amorim underscored that the future is hard to predict in the beautiful game.

"It is really good to listen to that but he informs me continuously, occasionally through communication post fixtures - but you know, I realize and the co-owner recognizes, that football is not like that," he commented.

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

CEO the club executive has conceded it has required far longer for the head coach to adjust to the English top flight after his transfer from Sporting Lisbon during the winter than any person expected.

United have won 10 victories in 34 top-flight fixtures during Amorim's tenure. They are yet to win back-to-back league wins and haven't finished a matchday this season better than ninth place.

The dire statistics are challenging confidence in Amorim among the Old Trafford faithful entering a stretch of fixtures the side has performed poorly in for the last couple of years.

The manager stated he doesn't sense the uncertainty inside the club at the club's Carrington training ground and is insistent nothing compares to the pressure he places on his players - and to some extent, he would prefer Sir Jim to avoid attempting to create tranquility because he worries the impact it could have on the players.

"It's not just something people discuss, I feel it every day," he stated. "It's truly positive to receive it because it helps our fans to comprehend the leadership understand it will require a while.

"However simultaneously, I dislike it because it gives a feeling that we own time to work things out. I don't wish for that sense in our club.

"The stress I apply to the players or on myself is considerably larger [compared to external sources]. In football, specifically at large organizations, you need to prove yourself each weekend."

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