Hilarious: Schweinstiger’s brother hits out at Mourinho on Social media
Aug 2, 2016 at 11:15 AM
Bastian Schweinsteiger’s brother seems not happy at all and appears to have hit out at Jose Mourinho in a cryptic social media message after the Portuguese manager forced the German midfielder to train with Manchester United’s U23 squad.
no respect
— Tobi Schweinsteiger (@tobits7) August 1, 2016
The former Bayern Munich veteran has already been told he is free to leave Old Trafford this summer after just 12 months at the club.
Manchester United are also inviting offers for out-of-favour midfielder Bastian Schweinsteiger.
The veteran German was left at home by Jose Mourinho as the rest of the squad defeated Galatasaray 5-2 on Saturday night.
The 32-year-old spent an injury-ravaged debut season at the Theatre of Dreams and now the arrival of Paul Pogba is almost certain to push the German further down the pecking order.
Despite being surplus to requirements, many have questioned Mourinho’s decision to demote the World Cup winner to the U23 squad in what is referred to be a disrespectful move to a player who has won it all.
And Schweinsteiger’s brother appears to agree, if his tweet from yesterday evening is anything to go by.
Meanwhile, United now face the tough task of finding a buyer for one of their top earners.
There is tentative interest from Inter Milan and AC Milan but Schweinsteiger, who announced his international retirement last week, would have to take a pay cut to complete a move to the San Siro.
Schalke are also considering a move for Schweinsteiger and German website Transfermarkt suggest Schalke are ready to offer the 31-year-old a deal as they are in search of some midfield experience.
However, the Bundesliga outfit may struggle to meet his huge wage demands as he currently earns a staggering £275,000 a week at Old Trafford.