class="wp-caption alignnone" Bastian Schweinsteiger has been told he is not in Jose Mourinho’s plans at Manchester United IMAGE: EPA class="wp-caption alignnone" Bastian Schweinsteiger has not been seen on the pitch at Old Trafford this season but has been attending games in the stands IMAGE: Xposure class="wp-caption alignnone" Bastian Schweinsteiger lifted the World Cup with Germany two summers ago IMAGE: Getty Images
Schweinsteiger, 32, has been forced to train with the reserves though, as Mourinho continues to re-shape the Red Devils squad and take a hands-on approach to training.
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But as SunSport reported two days ago, Schweinsteiger is determined to stay at Carrington and fight for his place, believing he can thrust himself back into the United first-team picture.
His statement posted on Twitter and Instagram read: “MUFC will be my last club in Europe.
“I respect other clubs, but Manchester United was the only one which could make me leave Bayern Munich.
“I will be ready if the team needs me. This is all I can say about the current situation.
class="wp-caption alignnone" Jose Mourinho took charge of his first Manchester United game against Southampton as Bastian Schweinsteiger watched from the stands IMAGE: Reuters
"I want to thank the fans for the amazing support over the recent weeks."
Schweinsteiger was only drafted in last summer by former United boss Louis van Gaal - but has failed to set the world alight at United.
Mourinho is known for his love of athletic, mobile midfielders like Pogba or his former Chelsea players Willian or Ramires - but for some the German's legs are not what they were.
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