Manchester United midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin not interested in his 'ratings in the paper'

Frenchman happy to shun the spotlight for the good of his team

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Morgan Schneiderlin insists he is not interested in the ratings he is getting in newspapers, as long as Manchester United are acheiving success.

The French midfielder, who joined from Southampton over the summer, has been impressive this season but has not been grabbing the headlines.

Just one goal in 13 appearances for Louis van Gaal's side explains much of the reasoning for that.

However, the 26-year-old is happy to do take responsibility for other tasks out on the pitch, like breaking-up play, shielding the defence and giving the front line freedom to push forward.

"I'm a team player. I don't play to chase praise from anyone. Of course, you have to play as well as you can but I don't play to have good ratings in the paper or anything like that," he told the club's website.

"I just play to win games and give my team the best possibilities.

"I think a lot of players are working very, very hard and a lot of players are getting praise around us because they score or they give assists in their position.

"But a lot of players are working hard, making some crucial challenges and doing some good things.

"Yet sometimes, of course, we are bit out of the spotlight, if I can say that. But for me, I don't care about being in the spotlight."

The club announced that Antonio Valencia had undergone surgery on his foot after picking up an injury in the Manchester derby on October 25. No timescale has been set for his return.

"Thank God, (I) came out well from the operation. Now (I) think about my recovery," tweeted the 30-year-old, who has made 10 appearances this season.

United are fourth in the table two points adrift of leaders Manchester City and take on Watford on November 21 when the league resumes after the international break.

Additional reporting by Reuters