“He is finally back to training and I think its finally time to tell the fans the truth on what happened to him. Its not only the injury. Its has never happened to any football player before. That’s the reason we hide it from the fans when it happened”-BREAKING NEWS as Erik ten Hag reveals what actually happened to Tyrell Malacia that kept him out of football and sets date for his Man Utd return after more than 400 days out.
Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag has provided an update on Tyrell Malacia’s expected return to the first team following a prolonged injury absence. Malacia, who joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in 2022 for approximately £15 million, has been sidelined since knee surgery last summer. His last match was a 2-1 victory over Fulham on May 28, 2023.
Initially, ten Hag anticipated Malacia would be ready to return by January. However, his recovery faced unexpected setbacks, causing him to miss the entire 2023/24 season. Nevertheless, there is renewed hope for his return as he makes progress with a personalized fitness regimen under the close supervision of United’s medical team at Carrington.
Ten Hag has suggested that Malacia could be back in action by October. This would be particularly beneficial given Luke Shaw’s ongoing fitness struggles over the past year. “He is currently in a positive phase, but he isn’t with us yet because I’ve only included players who are fit for games or training,” ten Hag noted during United’s pre-season tour in the US. “He is making progress and could rejoin team training and matches within two months.”
Manchester United has confirmed that Malacia is diligently working towards full fitness for the 2024/25 season. However, they have not dismissed the possibility of signing another left-back this summer to ensure sufficient cover in that position.
Meanwhile, ten Hag has been impressed by the performances of young defender Harry Amass during pre-season. The 17-year-old caught the eye with a standout performance in a 3-2 win over Real Betis, where Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Casemiro also scored. Amass’s display has led to calls from fans for him to receive more first-team opportunities.
Luke Shaw, when asked by GOAL about promising young players, highlighted Amass. “He’s a young left-back from Man United,” Shaw said. This endorsement from Shaw underscores Amass’s potential to impact the first team.
Overall, the excitement surrounding Tyrell Malacia’s return and Harry Amass’s emergence offers optimism for Manchester United’s defensive prospects. As Malacia continues his recovery and Amass seeks more playing time, ten Hag will need to carefully manage his squad to ensure a strong defensive setup for the upcoming season.
