The Manchester United midfielder may not be connecting to fans on the field, he is sure doing a good job via his social media accounts.
He posted a picture of he meeting United legend Eric Cantona after the game with Leicester City on Sunday.
He is today, wishing fans a great week.
He posted this on twitter, this Monday morning:
Wishing you a great start into the week! 😃
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1:48 AM - 2 May 2016
@ BSchweinsteiger
The Manchester United defender was involved in one of the major talking points of the game, when he appeared to block Leicester winger Riyad Mahrez in the box. He was however Lucky referee Mark Oliver didn't see it as a penalty incident.
United missed the chance to keep up the pressure on Arsenal and City, with the draw against the Foxes.
United legend Eric Cantona was one of the high profile fan at Old Trafford for the game.
He snapped a with a couple of United players after the game.
Rojo posted the picture he snapped with the United legend on his Instagram page with the caption:
"The king #7 #manunited #oldtrafford 🔴🔴🔴 #thelegend"
Manchester United once again slipped when it mattered the most.
Heading into the last four league games of the season, Juan mata best described the remaining games for United when he described them as 'finals'.
However against the Leicester, United didn't play like they were playing in a final.
It was another improved but casual performance from Van Gaal's men. They failed to get the three points, when what was at stake was more than the three points.
Here are three talking points from and about the game.
1. Top four almost over, Van Gaal almost out
Before this game, United had hopes of making the top four. But United's first assignment was to win all their remaining league matches.
Then wait for Arsenal or City to drop points.
And with both teams still having to face each other, United stood a good chance of benefiting from their slips.
This was not to be as United failed in their first duty of the process.
On an afternoon United drew Leicester, Manchester City lost to Southampton. A United victory and followed by a City defeat meant United would have closed the gap on their City rivals to one point, with a game in hand.
What an opportunity wasted!
United still stand a chance of making the top four, but now have to Arsenal get the better off City, for something to happen in their favour.
Without the top four, it is difficult seeing Van Gaal at United next season.
The debate before the game was will making the top four and winning the FA Cup be good enough to appease the board and fans?
Yes, but with the top four gradually fading out of sight, seeing Van Gaal at United next season is looking blurred.
2. Poor defending from set pieces
Manchester United's defence has been it's stronghold this season, but against Leicester City, they found it difficult coping with set pieces.
Leicester's equalizer was from a poorly defended free kick. After that, the United defence had a difficult time coping all through the game.
Anthony Martial had to be at the right side of the post to clear a ball almost going in from a Leicester set piece.
This is not the first game this season United will not be able to cope with the opposition's attack from set pieces.
United Conceded against Tottenham, West Ham and were lucky not to against Aston Villa from set pieces.
It's time Van Gaal and his defence rise to to stop or minimize errors from such.
3. Fellaini and Rooney new found form but lucky
Both players are the best beneficiary of Van Gaal's new 4-3-3 formation.
Against Everton, the duo had a nice game, playing in front of Michael Carrick.
Rooney always had the potential to play in that role, but Fellaini's new found form seems a surprise.
Van Gaal seem to have discovered his best position on the field. With more time and consistency, he can turn to that highly effective box-to-box midfielder United fans had always dreamt of.
Both were however lucky not to have been sent off. Fellaini for elbowing Robert Huth, and Rooney for a bringing down an opponent late on in the game.
Lucky duo?
Fellaini may not be that lucky as the FA would likely ban him for violent conduct.
The Manchester United midfielder admitted United didn't get the result they desired, but stresses the fact that the team still has a lot to play for.
United dropped two more points against the Foxes, as they failed to overcome a compact Leicester side.
After the game, the midfielder has the time to snap with United legend Eric Cantona, who came to watch the game.
Cantona is one of the iconic United players to were the Jersey number 7, winning six trophies with United.
Herrera posted the picture below on his Instagram page and added the caption:
“We didn’t get the result that we wanted but I think we can be proud the way we played, still a lot to fight for. Thanks to Éric Cantona for visiting us #legend #Cantona”
The Manchester United captain seems to have find a new lease of life playing as a midfielder over the last few weeks for United. He's looked sharper and more influential in games.
However, against Leicester, Wayne Rooney and his teammates could raise their game to get the maximum three points.
He said the whole team is disappointed with the draw, which now makes the top four tough job for United.
"We're disappointed. I think we were the better team, we played with good tempo." He said after the game via ESPN.
"After they scored we were a little bit off it, but we came out in the second half and I felt we dominated those 45 minutes.
"I feel I'm playing OK in midfield and I'm enjoying it. It's going to be tough to get in the top four now. We felt before this game we had to take maximum points from our remaining games."
The United midfielder was again at the centre of controversy after he was caught on camera elbowing Robert Huth in the 1-1 draw with the Foxes.
The Belgian put in an above average performance, but that singular incident has caused a lot of rant on social media.
Here's what fans are saying on twitter:
Even before the game, a fan predicted that Fellaini would trend on twitter:
10 minutes until Fellaini starts trending.
4:52 AM - 1 May 2016
@SamHomewood
Apart from being a nuisance Fellaini is doing nothing He offers no creativity and doesn't link up sell Get him off and get Herrera on
6:46 AM - 1 May 2016
@Manchesterspeak
Fellaini should have been sent off today I hope the @FA have a look at this & ban him like they did with Delle Alli
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7:02 AM - 1 May 2016
@Manchesterspeak
How do you sit Schneiderlin, Herrera & Fosu-Mensah for Fellaini, Lingard & Rojo? The bench always being better than starting 11 =#LvGOut
10:10 PM - 1 May 2016
@nyjtim
Fellaini will do well to avoid a violent conduct charge for the Huth elbow, despite having his hair pulled.6:34 AM - 1 May 2016
@MarkOgden_
Commentators appear to be blaming Fellaini for Huth pulling his hair, because he's 'got so much of it'.
6:36 AM - 1 May 2016
@Sport_Witness
Really, Fellaini just SYMBOLISES everything that's wrong. First choice player. Awful just awful.
7:01 AM - 1 May 2016
@PercyToplis
Fellaini planting that elbow knowing he'll get a three match ban, leaving him fresh for the FA cup final. pic.twitter.com/r8WI1OJFBg
6:57 AM - 1 May 2016
@Unitedology
He's literally grabbed Fellaini's hair and pulled it. That's what anyone would have done. Huth deserves that elbow.
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@RedDevilHQ
Fellaini is sure to be banned for at least 3 games after that elbow. This could well behis last game in a @ManUtdshirt
6:37 AM - 1 May 2016
@MUFC_Idols
Fellaini on BBC a few wks ago: "I don’t want to elbow someone. I just defend myself." Just seen another act of "self-defence" go unpunished
6:29 AM - 1 May 2016
@OliverKayTimes
The best thing about that Huth-Fellaini bust up is there was no retaliation. Both initiated violence (elbox / hair-pull) at the same time.
6:29 AM - 1 May 2016
@MC_of_A
The Newcastle legend can't see the Belgian escaping FA action after he was caught on camera elbowing the Leicester defender.
The incident happened in the first half, as United were about to take a corner kick. But referee Mark Oliver didn't see it.
Tottenham's Dele Alli got a three match suspension for a similar incident in their game against West Brom, and Shearer can't see the FA overlooking the Fellaini case.
"Marouane Fellaini will get reported to the FA, If you compare that to Dele Alli then he he will get,banned." He said on the BBC after the game.
Robbie Savage has written off United top four hopes, after the team's 1-1 draw with Leicester City.
United head into the game, knowing getting all three points was vital to their top four hopes.
But the team couldn't find second and winning goal after Morgan's equalizer, which cancelled out Martial's opener.
A United win would have been invaluable as City later lost to Southampton in the late kick off on Sunday.
United are currently four points behind their City rivals with game in hand which still gives faint hopes of them making the top four.
Former Blackburn midfielder Savage however thinks United have blown their chances.
"Their top four chances look unlikely now, but they stayed and clapped off every single one of Leicester’s players.
"A draw was a fair result." He said on BBC after the game.
There've been reports that the Manchester United winger is planning to leave United after he deleted all pictures relating to United in his Instagram page.
The Dutchman has struggled to live up to expectations at Old Trafford and found himself on the fringes of first team action in his first season with the club.
The winger was expected to be an instant hit at United following his last season's exploits at PSV, where he helped his team to the Dutch title with 22 goals.
He has however struggled with life on the pitch and made more news for his off-field activities.
Here's what he tweeted after 1-1 draw with Leicester:
Fire & desire 🔥🙏🏻
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9:41 AM - 1 May 2016
@Memphis
United fans will be hoping he can find his feet next season, irrespective of who manages the team.
The Manchester United winger turned defender was the United man of the match.
Valencia truly deserves the award. He provided the assist for United's only goal of the game, and was showed great versatility as he combined both his defensive and attacking duties well against the Foxes.
He posted this on his twitter handle after the game.
Thank you for having chosen as the best player of the match. Gracias x habrm elegido como el mjor jugador dl partido.
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Antonio Valencia
@anto_v25
Congrats Antonio..
The Manchester United midfielder was caught on camera elbowing the Leicester City defender, though referee Mark Oliver missed the incident.
Both players clashed as United played a corner kick in the first half.
Analysing the game, Graeme Souness says he can't see the 28 year old Belgian escaping been ban.
"There is a bit of a tangle and I tell you what, Huth is lucky as well as Fellaini. I say Huth is lucky because he has caught him under the chin. If that catches him full square across his face, then he's lost several teeth or broke his nose and I don't think he can stay on the pitch. He said on Sky Sports.
"In that respect, he is lucky, but Fellaini won't escape a ban for that. I just can't see it."
The incident is similar to Tottenham's Dele Ali's violent conduct in their last game against West Brom, for which the youngster was given a three match ban.
The Manchester United midfielder may he out injured, he still come to Old Trafford to share his team.
The German met one of Manchester United's iconic number 7 legend Eric Cantona.
The Frenchman won six major trophies with United scoring 63 goals in 143 matches for the club.
Here's what Schweinsteiger posted on twitter after the 1-1 draw with Leicester:
Met Eric Cantona today! One of my favorite players when I was a child. #legend #mufc
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9:14 AM - 1 May 2016
Manchester United lost more than a point, when they failed to up their game against a compact and well organized Leicester team.
The best actions of the game were in the first half, as Anthony Martial gave United the lead inside the first ten minutes.
The Foxes however equalized with a free kick few minutes later.
Here's a rating of the United players
David De Gea: 6
Typical De Gea performance. Didn't have much to do, but was effective, did well with a Mahrez shot midway the second half.
Antonio Valencia: 7
A performance that would contend for the man of the match. Did very well to provide the assist for United's first goal. Did well both defensively and offensively.
Chris Smalling: 5.5
A not too commanding performance from the Englishman. Struggled at times against Ulloa.
Daley Blind: 6
A calm and composed showing from the Dutchman. But was too soft at times.
Marcos Rojo: 5.5
Not too solid performance from the Argentine.
Whipped in a number of decent crosses.
Struggled against Ryan Mahyrez, and could have conceded a penalty against the Algerian.
Michel Carrick: 6.5
Provided the needed stability and calmness in the midfield. Provided the room for Fellaini and Rooney to attack.
Maroune Fellaini: 7
Another stellar performance from the Belgian in his recent resurgence. He's been a great beneficiary of new 4-4-3 formation.
Looked dangerous in box, and was always available in the midfield.
His tussle and elbow on Huth will sure be considered after the game, and may land him some match bam.
Wayne Rooney: 6.5
Lucky not to be sent off. Did well in the midfield. But couldn't get into those dangerous positions. Could have done better with the free kicks.
Jesse Lingard: 5.5
Another game with a lot of hard worked but no cutting edge. He should have done better and acted stronger when he was on goal in the first half. Combined well with Valencia on the right flank.
Anthony Martial: 7.5
Scored United's only goal. Looked dangerous all through. Denied time and space by the compact Leicester defence.
Marcus Rashford: 6
Engaged in a lot of running around, but was denied space in between the two big Leicester centre defenders.
Substitutes
Ander Herrera: 6
Came in for Maroune Fellaini and provided another dimension to the United side. Initiated a move late on that could have given United the winning goal. Did well in linking up play.
Juan Mata: 5
Presented with a good header, but didn't stand a good chance against Leicester's Morgan in the air. Couldn't do much.
Memphis Depay: 5
His major contribution was the controversial free kick he won for United. The debate will linger on, if Drinkwater fouled him in the box or not.
The Manchester United manager has blamed injuries for his team's poor showing in the league this season.
United host title favorites Leicester City on Sunday, and the Dutchman believes United could have been competing with the Foxes at the top of the table if not for injuries.
"I have respect for the results of Leicester City but I can only speak about facts.
"And the facts are that, before our injuries, we,were first in the league.
"You can’t deny that. That is a fact.
“After that, especially in December when all my full-backs were injured, I had to solve that and I couldn’t solve that problem.
"Now, we are again in a good run and we don’t have as many injuries any more. So that run is also a consequence of that." He told Daily Star.
According to the Mirror, Manchester United will pay the former Chelsea manager a huge compensation, if he is not hired as manager.
The Portuguese is the favorite to replace Van Gaal at the end of the season, but it looks like the Dutchman will keep his job if United make the top four and win the FA Cup.
There have been news and rumours that Manchester United have entered negotiations with Mourinho. And a deal has been reached.
However failure on United's part to appoint him manager with make them pay him compensation.
The Manchester United squad has arrived at Lowry hotel ahead of their clash with Leicester City.
Van Gaal may have selected the same squad that defeated Everton in the FA Cup semifinals.
According to Manchester Evening News, seventeen of the players were snapped by a photographer, only Daley Blind was not pictured.
The photographer must have missed him when he disembarked from the team bus.
The defender is one of the most capped United players this season, and will most likely be in the squad.
Here's the United squad that travelled:
De Gea, Romero, Darmian, Valencia, Fosu-Mensah, Smalling, Rojo, Herrera, Schneiderlin, Fellaini, Carrick, Lingard, Memphis, Mata, Rooney, Rashford, Martial.
The Manchester United manager has confirmed that he will still be in charge at United next season.
The Dutchman has been under immense pressure this season.
His United side were knocked out of the Champions League in the group stage, and knocked out of the Europa League by arch rivals Liverpool.
United also face missing out of Champions League next season.
His playing pattern and selections have also come under scrutiny and a lot of fans, and pundits want him out.
The FA Cup remains United's only hope of winning a silverware this season.
Van Gaal has however revealed that he wanted to sign a two year deal with the United, but the board urged him to put pen to a three year deal. Hence he would still be around next season.
"We have a process of three years. I wanted to sign for two years, they wanted three years – not me. I signed for three years, so next year you see me again." He said via Daily Star.
This may be the reason why the United board have been extremely patient with the Dutchman. Given the fact they they persuaded him to signing a three year deal.
This however shouldn't guarantee him being in charge next season.
Manchester United will be hoping to prolong Leicester City's wait for the title when they meet on Sunday.
Van Gaal seems to have changed to a 4-3-3 formation, that has worked over the last few games.
I expect him to keep up with that.
De Gea starts in goal.
Fosu-Mensah continues at right back. He had a moment of unease against Everton, but that's part of the learning process.
Smalling and Blind continue their blossoming partnership at centre back. Rojo starts at left back to complete the back four.
Schneiderlin was absent against Everton and I expect him to come in for this. His physicality and guile will be needed to stop Drinkwater and co. in the midfield.
Fellaini had a nice game in the FA Cup semifinal, and he should continue in the team. Rooney starts in the midfield. He was exceptional against the Toffees, and has spoken of his desire to play as a midfielder.
Martial starts on the left. Lingard had silent games over the last few weeks, and I expect a change on the right. Depay gets my benefit of the doubt for a start. He might just key into the last few games of the season.
Rashford lead the line once again.
Leicester City midfielder N'Golo Kante is now one of United's main summer target.
The 25 year old has been a revelation since joining the Foxes, and has received commendation for former United manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
Leicester are willing to sell at the right price.
The right price for the Frenchman will be a bid in the region of £30m for a player the Foxes got for £8m.
Leicester are reportedly interested in United youngster Andreas Pereira and he could be part of the deal.
United's current midfield is ageing with the duo of Michael Carrick and Bastian Schweinsteiger in their thirties, while Maroune Fellaini has been linked with a move to AS Roma.
This leaves Morgan Schneiderlin as United's best and most reliable option in the midfield.
A move for Kante would definitely be a good one for United.
BBC football expert Mark Lawrenson is predicting that the match between United and the Foxes will end in a stalemate.
Both sides go into the match needing the three points to boost their respective ambitions.
Three points at Old Trafford will confirm Leicester tithe winners, while United need the three points to keep their top four hopes alive.
Mark wrote on his column:
"This is not a must-win game for Leicester but it is for Manchester United, who need a victory to stay in touch with the top four.
"I think it will be a draw, which would be a decent result for Leicester, although it would prolong the title race to Monday night when Tottenham play Chelsea."
Mark finally predicts a 1-1 draw.
