BASTIAN SCHWEINSTEIGER has filmed himself turning up to training an hour and a half early in a bid to force a move away from Manchester United in January.
The German international’s treatment has been very public over the past few months, after boss Jose Mourinho did including him in his first team squad.
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Until two weeks ago, Schweinsteiger had been training with the Red Devil's U23 team before returning to train with the first team - but has still not played a minute for United this season.
In the video posted on Instagram, the 32-year-old can be seen arriving at the Carrington at a prompt time of 7.29am - while training usually begins around nine.
Schweinsteiger says: "Early morning. Next training session. Doesn't matter what time it is. Good morning."
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The former Bayern Munich fan favourite then turned the camera on himself and smiled - which he has done throughout his ordeal, to his credit.
Alongside the video Schweinsteiger put "Working hard! #TimeDoesntMatter."
The move from the German could be to try and curry favour with Mourinho and work his way back into the side - but more likely it is to show he is working hard to alert other clubs as the January transfer window pulls ever nearer.
A host of clubs, particularly in the MLS, are keen on the World Cup winner - although he could stay in Europe to not uproot tennis star wife Ana Ivanovic.
The saga surrounding the World Cup winner even had the likes of FifPro member Dejan Stefanovic claiming Mourinho should be sent to prison.
While Manchester City new boy Ilkay Gundogan and Liverpool's Emre Can said the United boss was disrespecful.
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