Bastian Schweinsteiger has told The Daily Star he believes Louis van Gaal has a philosophy and that he has been unfairly criticised. The World Cup winner has blamed opponents for being negative rather than his team mates and their philosophy.
We try to improve in every match, but it’s not easy sometimes when you play against teams who defend with 10 players in their own half, and maybe a little bit deeper.
Schweinsteiger is known by his fellow players as Mr. Calm, insisting that rushing with the ball is no good for the team. He has come out to defend the squad against the criticism both from the media and the fans.
You have to find solutions, and maybe the right moment to accelerate. There are some situations where you have to be fast
United will continue their title challenge against West Ham this weekend and will want to continue their exceptional record against the Hammers. The Red Devils have won eight and drawn two in their last ten games against The Hammers. Schweinsteiger was quick to reiterate his slow, methodical play was an advantage to the United midfield, saying,
But you also have to give the feeling to your team-mates that everything is under control. I don’t it like it when there’s too much rush. So maybe this is where the name comes from.
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