Manchester United boss Ruben Amorim has welcomed Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s public vote of confidence, but says long-term assurances mean little in a sport where everything hinges on the next result.
Ratcliffe recently suggested it could take up to three years for Amorim to fully transform the club. The remark eased external pressure amid growing scrutiny after a poor run of form. However, Amorim insists football doesn’t operate on promises or timelines.
He revealed that Ratcliffe often sends supportive messages after games, but stressed that neither owners nor managers can predict what comes next in such a volatile environment. For him, the only thing that matters is the next match — not projections years ahead.
Chief executive Omar Berrada has acknowledged the Premier League transition has been slower than expected since Amorim’s arrival from Sporting last November. Under his leadership, United have managed just 10 wins in 34 league games. They’ve never won back-to-back fixtures this season and haven’t climbed higher than ninth at the end of any matchweek.
These disappointing numbers have eroded faith among supporters as the club heads into a run of fixtures in which they’ve historically struggled over the past two seasons.
Despite external doubts, Amorim says he doesn’t sense unrest inside Carrington and believes no outside pressure can match the standards he sets for himself and his players. Interestingly, while he appreciates Ratcliffe’s attempt to calm the fanbase, he worries it might unintentionally reduce urgency in the squad.
He believes the message helps supporters understand that rebuilding takes time, but he doesn’t want anyone at the club to feel comfortable or relaxed. For him, pressure is not optional — it’s the engine of performance.
With the 100th showdown against Liverpool at Anfield looming, Amorim made it clear: at a club of United’s size, every weekend is a test, and reputations are built — or broken — one match at a time.
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