Fortune Sad For Schweinsteiger

Former Manchester United midfielder Quinton Fortune has said he is saddened Bastian Schweinsteiger is no longer part of Jose Mourinho's plans.

Schweinsteiger has not featured for United since Mourinho took charge at Old Trafford and the former Germany captain is currently training with United's under-23 squad.

Fortune said: "I'm very surprised. He's had a few injuries. Probably the style of play United are going to play this season under Mourinho doesn't suit him.

"He's probably a player who sits in front of the back four and slows things down with his experience.

"Mourinho has come in, made his decision and unfortunately he is suffering because of that."

The ex-Manchester United and Spurs man spoke highly of the World Cup winner, calling him "a fantastic professional".

"Players I have spoken to at Man United, they speak very highly of him," Fortune added.

"It's sad he's not part of Mourinho's plans".

Schweinsteiger released a statement earlier this week on Twitter stating "MUFC will be my last club in Europe" - but it is unclear what his next move will be.

Mourinho has invested heavily in the United midfield this window with the additions of Henrikh Mkhitaryan from Bourussia Dortmund and Paul Pogba from Juventus for a world record fee of £89m.

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