The Germany international was taken to Old Trafford by Jose Mourinho’s predecessor Louis van Gaal, and the Portuguese manager made it clear shortly after his arrival that the midfielder had no place in his plans.
Mourinho has tough task on hands
There has been a U-turn of sorts on that front in recent days, with Schweinsteiger brought in from the cold to rejoin training with the Red Devils’ first-team squad.
Mourinho has, however, stressed that the 32-year-old will not be under consideration for United’s trip to Swansea City this weekend, and has previously suggested that his return to the fold is down to requiring added numbers in practice sessions and to help the World Cup winner build his fitness ahead of the January transfer window.
Hoeness admits he has been left saddened by the whole sorry situation, with a man who won countless major honours during his time in Bavaria — including eight Bundesliga titles and one Champions League crown — hung out to dry in England.
He told German newspaper Abendzeitung: “It is unbelievable what happens with him there. It says much about the whole situation at that club that they don’t let Schweinsteiger practice with the team, that they leave him out of the team photo and handle him like a leper.
“Schweinsteiger is an amazing guy and was an amazing player for Bayern Munich. It’s a pity that they do that to him.”
