Manchester United legend Peter Schmeichel expects Juan Mata to remain a major cog in Louis van Gaal's system.
Schmeichel is convinced that Mata has a future at Old Trafford.
"We are all asking questions about where Mata will play," Schmeichel told the Daily Express.
"Van Gaal doesn't strike me as someone who just brings in players.
"He brings in players because he knows where they will play and he will let players go who he can't use.
"Mata is still there which means he is very much in the balance.
"He has started all three Premier League games which is hugely important.
"That was the first thing people asked and pretty sure Van Gaal has a plan. Mata will fit into that."
