I cannot rely on three years at United - Amorim
Ruben Amorim - pictured getting support after May's European final loss - notes he is satisfied by the co-owner's continued commitment but stressed that the future is unpredictable in football.
Manchester United head coach Amorim believes it's crucial Sir Jim Ratcliffe publicly shared his long-term thoughts - but states nothing is guaranteed about the next day in soccer, much less three full years.
In an interview with The Times recently, the co-owner mentioned it may need the manager a three-year period to produce meaningful results at Old Trafford.
Coming in a period when the manager's position has been under scrutiny after a prolonged run of disappointing results, the comments helped quell certain present tensions.
Yet, discussing prior to the 100th meeting with historic adversaries Liverpool at Anfield, the manager stressed that what comes next is challenging to anticipate in soccer.
"It is really good to receive that message but he communicates to me constantly, sometimes with a message post fixtures - but you know, I realize and the co-owner recognizes, that soccer doesn't work that way," he commented.
"The most important thing is the next game. Despite having backers, you cannot control the future in the sport."
Chief executive Berrada has acknowledged it has needed far longer for the head coach to adjust to the Premier League after his transfer from Sporting in November than anybody anticipated.
Manchester United have achieved 10 times in 34 Premier League matches during Amorim's tenure. They still haven't achieved back-to-back league wins and haven't finished a fixture schedule during this campaign better than ninth place.
The concerning numbers are testing faith in the head coach among the United fanbase entering a run of games the side has performed poorly in for the past two seasons.
Amorim said he isn't experiencing the doubt internally at the team's practice complex and is firm nothing equals the expectation he puts on the squad - and to some extent, he would rather Sir Jim to refrain from seeking to establish serenity because he worries the impact it could have on the players.
"It's not only something people discuss, I feel it daily," he stated. "It's certainly beneficial to hear it because it helps our fans to grasp the management understand it will require some time.
"Yet concurrently, I'm not fond of it because it gives a feeling that we possess time to resolve issues. I don't wish for that sense in our team.
"The expectation I place on the team or upon myself is significantly greater [than that from outside]. In the sport, particularly at major teams, you must demonstrate your value every weekend."
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