Darren Fletcher admitted that Manchester United ’s players were “fragile” after their latest defeat, this time in the FA Cup at home to Brighton.

Interim Manchester United boss Darren Fletcher has made a stunning admission about the squad, following the club’s loss at the hands of Brighton and Hove Albion in the third round of the FA

Danny Welbeck haunted Manchester United yet again as Brighton became only the third team in 43 years to knock the Red Devils out of the FA Cup in the third round to the tune of a 2-1 win. The former United striker played his part in the Seagulls taking the lead at Old Trafford and then doubled their advantage with a second half piledriver.

The Scot served Old Trafford superbly as a player and feels the natural fit to steady the club in a turbulent week

Manchester United’s latest shake-up under Ineos has led to another round of changes behind the scenes, but one departure in particular seems to be lingering over the club. The abrupt end to Ruben Amorim’s stint last Monday signalled that United would again turn to an interim solution rather than commit to a full-time appointment.

Manchester United crashed out of the FA Cup with a 2-1 home defeat by Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford. Brajan Gruda and Danny Welbeck got the goals in either half to secure Fabian Hurzeler’s side a place in the fourth round, while Darren Fletcher ’s winless start to his caretaker spell continues.

The new interim manager's inaugural press conference shed light on his likely approach at Burnley on Wednesday

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is in talks to return to Manchester United as the Red Devils’ interim boss but current caretaker coach Darren Fletcher remains an option for the rest of the season