I cannot count on a three-year period at Man Utd - Amorim
United's manager - here being consoled after May's European final loss - says he is pleased by the co-owner's long-term backing but stressed that tomorrow is uncertain in the sport.
United's manager the Portuguese coach thinks it is important the investor went public with his future vision - but says nothing is certain about the future in the sport, much less three full years.
During a discussion with a major publication last week, Ratcliffe stated it might require the manager three seasons to produce meaningful results at the Theatre of Dreams.
Coming in a period when the manager's position has been receiving close inspection in the wake of a lengthy stretch of disappointing results, the comments helped quell a portion of the current stress.
But, speaking before the 100th meeting with old rivals the Reds at the famous stadium, Amorim stressed that the future is hard to predict in soccer.
"It is really good to listen to that but he communicates to me all the time, sometimes with a message following matches - but you know, I realize and Jim knows, that football is not like that," he commented.
"The vital factor is the following fixture. Despite having backers, you cannot control tomorrow in soccer."
CEO Omar Berrada has conceded it has required much more time for the manager to adapt to the top division following his move from his former club last November than any person expected.
Manchester United have achieved 10 successes in 34 Premier League matches during Amorim's tenure. They still haven't achieved consecutive league victories and haven't finished a fixture schedule during this campaign above ninth position.
The worrying figures are testing faith in the head coach among the Red Devils supporters approaching a stretch of fixtures the side has performed poorly in for the past two seasons.
Amorim said he isn't experiencing the uncertainty within the organization at their training facility and is firm nothing can match the stress he puts on his players - and to some extent, he would rather Ratcliffe to avoid attempting to create tranquility because he is concerned about the influence it may create on the players.
"It's not only an item of conversation, I experience it daily," he said. "It's really good to hear it because it helps our fans to understand the administration understand it will require some time.
"But at the same moment, I dislike it because it gives a feeling that we own time to resolve issues. I don't wish for that sense in our team.
"The pressure I put on the squad or upon myself is significantly greater [versus outside influences]. In the sport, especially in big clubs, you must demonstrate your value every weekend."
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