Man Utd issue rare update on Tyrell Malacia amid concern from fans

Manchester United have offered a rare update on defender Tyrell Malacia ahead of the 24/25 season.

With the new campaign fast approaching, United players who weren’t involved in Euro 2024 and the 2024 Copa America are starting to report for pre-season training.

This week, the likes of Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Jadon Sancho were all pictured at the club’s Carrington training base.

After pictures were released, fans were left concerned after failing to spot Dutch defender Malacia.

The full-back, who was Erik ten Hag’s first signing as United boss, has been recovering from a long-term injury.

Malacia underwent knee surgery back in the summer of 2023 and has not featured for the Red Devils since.

However, on Sunday morning, United offered a rare update on the Dutchman as pictures of him training were released.

On their official website, United wrote: “There was encouraging news from Carrington on Friday after Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia progressed his fitness programme.

“Young left-back Malacia returned to base earlier this week, after working hard throughout his summer break. Tyrell has this week been pictured training individually on the grass under the guidance of medical staff.”

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The statement continued: “The Netherlands international joined United from Feyenoord in 2022 and has made 39 appearances so far. He is doing everything he can to regain full fitness.”

Ahead of the new season, it was confirmed that United have added Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy to Ten Hag’s backroom staff.

Ten Hag said: “We want to go forward and we are so pleased to get Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake in, to bring some new dynamic, to bring some new initiative and innovation.”

United are set to take on the likes of Rosenborg, Rangers, Arsenal, Real Betis and Liverpool before kicking off their season with the FA Community Shield against Manchester City on August 10.