Bastian Schweinsteiger given standing ovation by Manchester United fans after making long-awaited return

Schweinsteiger was welcomed back to the side (Picture: Sky Sports)

Bastian Schweinsteiger was giving a standing ovation after coming on to make his first appearance for Manchester United in eight months.

The veteran midfielder was told he could leave Old Trafford in the summer but failed to find another club.

The 32-year-old was initially sent to train with the club’s U23s but was reintroduced to first team training earlier this month.

Schweinsteiger was named on the bench for Sunday’s draw against the Hammers but came on as a second half subsitute with six minutes remaining against Slaven Bilic’s side in the EFL Cup.

The midfielder’s always been a huge crowd favourite at the Theatre of Draems and he was given a standing ovation by the Old Trafford faithful after making his first appearance of the season.

Huge reception from Old Trafford as Bastian Schweinsteiger comes on! #SchweinsteigerIsBsck

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— United Report (@ManUtdReport_) November 30, 2016