Manchester United's out-of-favour goalkeeper Tomasz Kuszczak has denied claims that he was being treated like a "slave" at Old Trafford.

The 29-year-old was reported on a Polish newspaper SuperExpress as saying that he was frustrated at the lack of first-team opportunities with the Premier League champions.

"In response to recent press reports in the English media, I would like to set the record straight by clarifying that I did not use the word 'slave' in a recent interview I gave to the Polish newspaper SuperExpress, about my current position at Manchester United Football Club," he said in a statement given to Press Association.

"At no point during the interview did I use the word 'slave', or imply that the club was treating me like a 'slave'. Indeed what I did say has either been misinterpreted or misreported.

"It is important to clear this misinformation up because I have the utmost respect for the club and have not described my relationship with the club in this way because it is simply not the case."

Meanwhile, the Red Devils will face Swansea City when they return to Premier League action after the international break.