🔗 Share this article I cannot rely on a three-year period at Manchester United - Amorim Ruben Amorim - pictured getting support post May's Europa League final defeat - says he is pleased by the co-owner's continued commitment but emphasized that the future is unpredictable in the sport. The Red Devils' boss the Portuguese coach believes it's crucial Sir Jim Ratcliffe openly discussed his long-term thoughts - but notes nothing is assured about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons. Through a conversation with a leading newspaper last week, the co-owner said it could take Amorim three seasons to make a significant impact at United's home ground. Emerging in an era when the manager's position has been facing examination following an extended sequence of poor performances, the comments helped quell certain present tensions. Yet, discussing prior to the hundredth encounter with traditional foes the Merseyside club at their home ground, the manager stressed that the future is hard to predict in the beautiful game. "It's truly positive to receive that message but he informs me constantly, periodically with words post fixtures - but you know, I realize and Jim knows, that soccer doesn't work that way," he commented. "The crucial element is the next game. Despite having backers, you cannot control the next day in football." Chief executive Berrada has conceded it has required far longer for Amorim to acclimate to the English top flight after his transfer from his former club during the winter than any person expected. United have won 10 successes in 34 Premier League matches with the Portuguese coach. They still haven't achieved two league games in a row and have not ended a matchday this season above ninth position. The dire statistics are stretching belief in the head coach among the Red Devils supporters approaching a run of games their club has been awful in for the last couple of years. Amorim said he isn't experiencing the instability inside the club at their training facility and is firm nothing compares to the pressure he applies to the team - and to some extent, he would prefer Sir Jim not to be trying to bring a sense of calm because he fears the effect it might produce on the squad. "It's not just an item of conversation, I feel it every day," he said. "It's truly positive to listen to it because it helps our fans to understand the administration know it is going to take a period. "However simultaneously, I'm not fond of it because it gives a feeling that we have time to resolve issues. I don't want that sense in our club. "The pressure I put on the squad or to myself is significantly greater [compared to external sources]. In the sport, especially in big clubs, you have to show your value every weekend." Related topics Manchester United English top flight Soccer