MANCHESTER, Jan 11 (Reuters) - Manchester United interim manager ‌Darren Fletcher said Sunday's FA Cup defeat by Brighton and Hove Albion at Old Trafford exposed ‌the fragile nature of the squad.

Near silence greeted the final whistle as the 2-1 third-round loss ‌ended United's hopes of silverware while some boos rang out as the players trudged off the pitch.