<h3 style="text-align: justify"><strong><em>Bastian Schweinsteiger was ruled out of Manchester United's friendly with Barcelona here Friday after picking up a minor injury.</em></strong></h3> <p style="text-align: justify"></p> <p style="text-align: justify">United boss Louis van Gaal said the 30-year-old German World Cup-winner would be rested from Saturday's game against Barcelona as a precautionary measure.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Van Gaal said the former Bayern Munich ace had picked up a "little injury" but did not provide further details.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"I never talk about the injuries, I say only that it's a minor issue and I don't take risks in preparation time," van Gaal said.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"That's why he shall not play, even only for 30 minutes he shall not play," he said, reiterating that Schweinsteiger's knock was "not serious."</p> <p style="text-align: justify">Schweinsteiger joined United earlier this month in a surprise $23 million three-year deal.</p> . <p style="text-align: justify">United captain Wayne Rooney meanwhile revealed the German star had already proved a positive influence in the dressing room.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"Since he's joined up with the squad he's been a fantastic person, speaking with all the players, especially the younger players," Rooney said Friday.</p> <p style="text-align: justify">"That's a great help to them -- having someone of that experience. He's a great addition to the team. I feel it will be a very good signing for us come the end of the season."</p> <p style="text-align: justify"><strong>By AFP</strong></p>