"Fletcher" provides the latest update on "Amorim" after his dismissal by Manchester United, speaking frankly about their team relationship.
On 7 Jan 2026 GMT+7, Darren Fletcher, Manchester United's interim manager, gave an interview ahead of the 2025-26 Premier League matchday 21 away game against Burnley, scheduled for 03:15 GMT+7 tonight.
Manchester United decided to promote 41-year-old former player Darren Fletcher from U18 coach to interim manager, replacing Ruben Amorim who was dismissed last Monday.
Ruben Amorim lost his job after a fiery interview following a 1-1 draw with Leeds United, where he criticized Manchester United's management and revealed tensions, believing the Portuguese coach placed too much weight on critics' remarks, especially those from former Red Devil Gary Neville.
Darren Fletcher revealed he tried to contact Ruben Amorim after his dismissal during a Monday morning meeting with CEO Omar Berrada and football director Jason Wilcox, but had not been able to reach him.
Darren Fletcher spoke about Ruben Amorim giving opportunities to his twin sons, Jack and Tyler Fletcher, to play in Manchester United's first team, saying "I have tried to contact him buthave not been able to reach him yet."
"But I understand he must have a lot on his mind, and I have been very busy myself, so we haven't had a chance to talk. I want to speak with him because I have a good relationship with Ruben."
"He has been very good to me, and ultimately he was the manager who gave my son Jack his first match opportunity.""As a father, I am very grateful to him, even though my sons earned that chance themselves. He was the manager who made that happen."
/empty/"But the important thing is we must move forward quickly. Football is a ruthless game, so it's vital we try to build energy and commitment. Hopefully, tomorrow we'll have that again."
