Bastian Schweinsteiger's situation at Manchester United is "clear bullying", says a remember of Fifpro, the worldwide players' union.

The 32-year-old former Germany midfielder is now training with the reserves.

Dejan Stefanovic (not the ex-Sheffield Wednesday defender), told BBC World Football: "If this would have happened in Slovenia, we would have indicted Jose Mourinho and asked for the highest penalty possible because he’s setting a bad example.

“This is clearly meant to discourage Bastian. Unfortunately, a lot of our fans accept that. Because he’s idolised and he’s getting a lot of money, he can be treated differently. They do not perceive our rights as equal to their rights just because we earn a lot of money and that’s not right.

“He should turn to the PFA and he should file a complaint and I would also seek a penalty for Mourinho.”

He says United should "try mild measures. Reinstate him back into training with the first team. Of course this doesn't mean that he has a right to play, but he has to undergo the same treatment as most of the other players".

How far should the punishment go?

"I would take it to the ordinary court. In our case, the penal code is quite clear. If there is bullying and harassment, there's a prison sanction, a maximum of three years in prison.

"(This is) in Slovenia and in most countries in Europe, but nobody applies that (to football). Usually, in our case, it's enough for us to call the club and just threaten but nobody seems to have done it yet in England."

All taken from http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/36599710 11:47 and 11:50 time stamps.