Manchester United have been granted a special exemption by the Premier League to hold Darren Fletcher's first press conference as interim manager at 5pm, a departure from the usual 1:30pm limit. The 41-year-old former midfielder stepped into the role following the sacking of Ruben Amorim, with his first task overseeing training on Monday.
Fletcher, who previously managed the under-18 side and served as assistant to Erik ten Hag, will be joined by under-21s boss Travis Binnion as they prepare for Wednesday's match against Burnley at Turf Moor. Despite the fixture, questions are expected to focus on Amorim's departure and Fletcher's ambitions in the temporary role.
The Scot is set to lead the team for the Burnley game and the FA Cup tie against Brighton on Sunday. United are likely to appoint a caretaker until the end of the season, with former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer among the candidates. Fletcher could remain on the coaching staff or be kept in charge if results improve.
Fletcher has long harboured ambitions to manage United full-time. 'When I take my first steps on the management ladder, the goal is to become Manchester United manager,' he said in a 2019 podcast. Meanwhile, the board is considering permanent successors including Oliver Glasner, Andoni Iraola, and Marco Silva, all of whom are out of contract in June.
