Patrice Evra says he influenced Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's decision to start playing Brandon Williams at left-back for Manchester United.
Former United star Evra has been studying for his coaching badges since hanging up the boots on his playing career and has a close relationship with Ed Woodward.
Evra and the Red Devils' executive vice-chairman are often snapped sitting together at Old Trafford, with the Frenchman being linked with a director of football role at United.
But it seems Evra doesn't just have a strong bond with Woodward - he also has a good relationship with the United boss, which has enabled him to influence Solskjaer's starting XI.
"I'm doing my coaching badges at Manchester United, I go like two weeks per month to do my course, and someone sent me a video about Brandon," Evra told COPA90.
"I was watching it and was like 'Wow, he has got something I really love'.
"I went to the training and actually he was with the Under-21s, and they made me do a session as well with the Under-21s.
"So, I saw him, and he was tough, and after the training session I went with the first-team and I saw Ole. I said 'Ole, do you know about that kid Brandon Williams? Yeah, they say he is good.'
"I said 'Trust me Ole, since I left I can see he can play he can play at left-back.' I said 'please give him a chance'."
Williams, a left-back like Evra, has featured 21 times in all competitions for United this season, which has seen Luke Shaw being moved inside.
