Before I say anything, I just wanted to say that I love, admire, and respect Bastian Schweinsteiger and for all he has done in his career. He is a legend in my eyes: a Bayern and German legend.

As I said above, he is a Bayern and German legend. Not a Man Utd one. So I really don't understand why people (looking at you /r/soccer) are claiming that because he is a legend and deserves to be treated and are hating on Utd for this. I understand people need a new reason to hate on Utd for obvious reasons but its the Utd fans spreading such an one-sided point of view that is irking me. Don't you people realize that this is only feeding the trolls?

All of that aside, lets look at the situation clearly. I am not really thrilled with the situation as I would still love to see Schweinsteiger being a success here at Utd but I'm not really sure what else Mourinho can do. Mourinho didn't buy him and he doesn't have to play him if he doesn't think he'll fit in with his tactics and he doesn't have to let him train with the seniors if he thinks it might affect them. From the looks of it, he is treating Schweinsteiger like you would any other player who is deemed surplus to requirements.

On top of all this, we are taking BILD's word on how this situation unfolded. An obviously biased German newspaper. Why not looking at it from an alternative point of view where Schweinsteiger was told that he wasn't needed anymore but he can stay fit by playing/training with the reserves until he finds a new club.

Also, lets not forget his wages. He earns 14.3 million GBP a year. Ozil earns 7.28 million GBP, Muller earns 4.98 million GBP and Neuer earns 7.62 million GBP. All of these players are key players for their first team so does it make sense to pay someone that much for just being a back up player? I certainly don't think so.

I also wanted to address the alleged preferential treatment Schweinsteiger received is also something to take note of. I think this is the most important thing to consider. If he actually is a negative presence in the dressing room, then I can't blame Mourinho for this. Imagine what Schweinsteiger can possibly do in the first team dressing room after being told he is unwanted (not saying he is a bad person. just saying that it is possible from anyone).

Last thing I want you guys to think about: would your reaction be the same if it was Fellaini in Schweinsteiger's place?

End rant. Feel free to disagree down below