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Manchester United head coach the Portuguese coach feels it's significant the co-owner publicly shared his future vision - but says nothing is certain about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons.

In an interview with a major publication in recent days, Sir Jim said it could take the manager three years to create substantial change at United's home ground.

Coming in a period when the coach's tenure has been facing examination after a prolonged run of poor performances, the comments helped quell a portion of the current stress.

But, speaking before the centenary clash with old rivals the Reds at Anfield, Amorim stressed that tomorrow is difficult to forecast in soccer.

"It's truly positive to hear it but he tells me all the time, periodically with words after games - but recognize, I'm aware and the co-owner recognizes, that the sport isn't that predictable," he commented.

"The crucial element is the upcoming match. Even with owners, you cannot control the future in the sport."

Chief executive Berrada has acknowledged it has needed far longer for the manager to acclimate to the Premier League after his transfer from his former club last November than anyone imagined.

United have won 10 victories in 34 top-flight fixtures during Amorim's tenure. They still haven't achieved consecutive league victories and haven't finished a matchday during this campaign better than ninth place.

The worrying figures are challenging confidence in the manager among the Red Devils supporters entering a sequence of matches their club has been awful in for the past two seasons.

United's boss commented he isn't experiencing the doubt internally at their training facility and is adamant nothing compares to the stress he applies to the team - and in some senses, he would prefer Sir Jim not to be trying to bring a sense of calm because he is concerned about the impact it could have on the team.

"It's not only something people discuss, I experience it every day," he said. "It's really good to hear it because it assists our supporters to grasp the administration understand it will require some time.

"However simultaneously, I don't like it because it generates a sense that we possess time to resolve issues. I don't want that sense in our team.

"The stress I put on the squad or to myself is significantly greater [versus outside influences]. In the sport, especially in big clubs, you must demonstrate yourself every matchday."

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