Bastian Schweinsteiger has defended manager Louis van Gaal following the regular criticism of the style of football Manchester United are playing this season.

I think he has his 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. You have to find solutions, and maybe the right moment to accelerate. You learn a lot when you speak with him. Of course you have more responsibility on the pitch as well in that position.