Ruben Amorim expressed uncertainty about the timeline for Manchester United's revival, emphasising his current focus on survival following a defeat to Wolves that marked the poorest beginning for any United manager since 1932.
The 2-0 defeat at Molineux on Thursday established Amorim as the first United manager since Walter Crickmer in January 1932 to suffer five or more losses in his initial 10 matches.
When questioned about the timeframe for his strategies to show results, Amorim stated, "I have no idea. No idea. Instead of me trying to understand how much time it will take, just day by day."
He continued, "Improving, trying to see the videos, using every minute of training and try to win some points because it's really important in this moment...
"In this moment, we just have to survive and win some time to work on the team.
"We already knew it. I start this job and you start with the team, a new idea, without any time to train, with a lot of games, tough games."
United now find themselves nearer to the relegation zone than Champions League positions as they approach their final 2024 fixture against Newcastle at home.
After the League Cup quarter-final defeat to Tottenham and Bournemouth's victory at Old Trafford, United's situation deteriorated further at Molineux.
Bruno Fernandes received a second yellow card after half-time, whilst Matheus Cunha scored directly from a corner for Wolves. Cunha subsequently assisted Hwang Hee-chan's stoppage-time goal, securing a 2-0 victory that left United in 14th position.
Amorim noted, "The idea needs time. I said it before to you guys that this will be a tough moment and we are far from the end of this moment and that's it."
In contrast, fellow Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira continues his successful start at Wolves after replacing Gary O'Neil, following a decisive 3-0 victory at Leicester.
"Fantastic feeling," Pereira remarked after his first home match. "Special because of the spirit of the team. Now I think we can see that the players are ready to suffer together."
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