Darren Fletcher revealed that he asked Sir Alex Ferguson for permission before accepting to lead Manchester United.
Fletcher was appointed interim coach of Man United after the decision to sack Ruben Amorim. This former midfielder debuted for Man United in 2003 under Ferguson and then won 5 Premier League titles with the Scottish coach.
I don't like making any important decisions without talking to Sir Alex. I have a very good relationship with Sir Alex, so perhaps he will be the first person I call.
So, I want to talk to him first. And finally, honestly, to get his approval" - Fletcher shared.
Fletcher will make his debut in his interim position when Man United plays away against Burnley. The 41-year-old captain has moved from leading Man United's U18 team - a team that regularly operates with a 4-defender formation.
Although not confirming that he will definitely change the system at Turf Moor, Fletcher still sends a signal that he is ready to change Amorim's 3-defender formation as soon as there is an opportunity.
We don't know, I can't reveal that. When talking about the U18 team, it's the style and system that the club considers the best to develop players. Of course, you always try to win every match, but the most important thing is that we are trying to develop players.
That system is definitely suitable for this goal. So, that is the system that our club uses, and also the system that I have been used to operating for a long time" - Fletcher added.
