Erik ten Hag says Tyrell Malacia is progressing ‘really well’ in his bid to return from the injury that has kept him on the sidelines since the 2022/23 season.
The Netherlands international didn’t kick a ball for the Reds last term, following knee surgery, but was pictured training individually back on the grass in July.
There had been no further update on the left-back until last week, when he was named in our 25-man squad for the first phase of the Europa League.
Supporters took this as a sign that Tyrell was almost ready to feature again and, in his pre-match interview to preview Saturday’s visit to
Southampton, the boss confirmed that, although precautions are being taken, the 25-year-old would hopefully soon be ready to help the team.
Of course, we want to motivate him to return, but it’s not so easy when you are so long away,” the boss said.
“Over a season now from an injury to return, but he’s working very hard, he’s progressing really well in this moment.
**“He’s making big steps, so we think, at short notice, we can expect him in the team training, and he is a talent, it’s natural.**
**“I expect also, soon, he can return into games then.”**
Malacia was the first senior player to arrive at the club following Ten Hag’s appointment, joining from Feyenoord in July 2022.
He made 39 appearances during his maiden campaign – the most recent coming against Fulham, on the final day of the 2022/23 season.
However, he was a frustrated observer last term, although he was able to join in the celebrations at Wembley after we won the Emirates FA Cup by beating Manchester City in the final.
Luke Shaw is still injured, so it looks as though
Diogo Dalot is favourite to continue at left-back for the time being, although youngster Harry Amass has been involved in first-team training, and was also named in the Europa League squad.
Would be great to have an actual LB playing LB again
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Who?
Sephyrosso on
He’s fuckin 25 already ??
chippa93 on
Who?
3threeLions on
I’ll believe it when I see him on the pitch
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MrFivePercent on
Do we expect him to start a few U21 games?
Ill_Peace_ on
We are winning the league arent we??
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Umm, who is he again? 🤔😅
KingKaychi on
I’LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT
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Who??
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I don’t understand how he’s been out so long but maybe it can happen.
Reguillon was let go back to Spurs in January because we were told Malacia was expected back soon and still 9 months later he’s not training with the team.
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Sure thing buddy
Flat_Establishment_4 on
Who?
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MelodicPreparation93 on
It’s good news. He’s still young so hopefully he can continue his development as he definitely looked promising, just un-refined.
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With European games coming, that’s a great news.
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He’s crap anyway so it doesn’t matter.
Go on downvote, I know I’ll be on negative votes but he has the attacking threat of Wan Bissaka and defensively he is nowhere near Mazroui or Dalot.
He just works hard so people like him but he shouldn’t start ahead of either of the above two players even though he is left footed.
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I don’t need “closing in on return”, i need “Malacia returns and fit to play upcoming match” drop bomb
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Erik ten Hag says Tyrell Malacia is progressing ‘really well’ in his bid to return from the injury that has kept him on the sidelines since the 2022/23 season.
The Netherlands international didn’t kick a ball for the Reds last term, following knee surgery, but was pictured training individually back on the grass in July.
There had been no further update on the left-back until last week, when he was named in our 25-man squad for the first phase of the Europa League.
Supporters took this as a sign that Tyrell was almost ready to feature again and, in his pre-match interview to preview Saturday’s visit to
Southampton, the boss confirmed that, although precautions are being taken, the 25-year-old would hopefully soon be ready to help the team.
Of course, we want to motivate him to return, but it’s not so easy when you are so long away,” the boss said.
“Over a season now from an injury to return, but he’s working very hard, he’s progressing really well in this moment.
**“He’s making big steps, so we think, at short notice, we can expect him in the team training, and he is a talent, it’s natural.**
**“I expect also, soon, he can return into games then.”**
Malacia was the first senior player to arrive at the club following Ten Hag’s appointment, joining from Feyenoord in July 2022.
He made 39 appearances during his maiden campaign – the most recent coming against Fulham, on the final day of the 2022/23 season.
However, he was a frustrated observer last term, although he was able to join in the celebrations at Wembley after we won the Emirates FA Cup by beating Manchester City in the final.
Luke Shaw is still injured, so it looks as though
Diogo Dalot is favourite to continue at left-back for the time being, although youngster Harry Amass has been involved in first-team training, and was also named in the Europa League squad.
The prodigal son returns
Balon d’Or charge starts today, boys
Left footed left backs!
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Praying that he stays fit
Would be great to have an actual LB playing LB again
Who?
He’s fuckin 25 already ??
Who?
I’ll believe it when I see him on the pitch
Do we expect him to start a few U21 games?
We are winning the league arent we??
Umm, who is he again? 🤔😅
I’LL BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT
Who??
I don’t understand how he’s been out so long but maybe it can happen.
Reguillon was let go back to Spurs in January because we were told Malacia was expected back soon and still 9 months later he’s not training with the team.
Sure thing buddy
Who?
It’s good news. He’s still young so hopefully he can continue his development as he definitely looked promising, just un-refined.
With European games coming, that’s a great news.
He’s crap anyway so it doesn’t matter.
Go on downvote, I know I’ll be on negative votes but he has the attacking threat of Wan Bissaka and defensively he is nowhere near Mazroui or Dalot.
He just works hard so people like him but he shouldn’t start ahead of either of the above two players even though he is left footed.
I don’t need “closing in on return”, i need “Malacia returns and fit to play upcoming match” drop bomb