Everton's Schneiderlin lost 'joy of football' at Man United

Britain Football Soccer - Everton v West Bromwich Albion - Premier League - Goodison Park - 11/3/17 Everton's Morgan Schneiderlin celebrates scoring their second goal Action Images via Reuters / Craig Brough

(Reuters) - Everton midfielder Morgan Schneiderlin has admitted he nearly fell out of love with the game at former club Manchester United due to his lack of opportunities under manager Jose Mourinho.

Schneiderlin, who joined the Manchester club in 2015, was a regular under former United boss Louis van Gaal but was limited to three substitute league appearances under Mourinho before switching to Everton in January.