Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia is seemingly stepping up his rehabilitation as he eyes a return to competitive action as soon as possible.
Malacia has not featured for even a single minute this season and it’s believed he will miss the entirety of his sophomore campaign at United with a long-term knee issue.
The Netherlands international, who United signed last summer from Eredivisie giants Feyenoord, has not lined up for the club since he had surgery on a knee meniscus injury. He initially picked up the setback during the last day of the 2022/23 Premier League term.
The injury also saw Malacia ruled out of the Red Devils’ pre-season tour of the United States.
His long-term absence raised some questions from a section of supporters, who speculated why the player had not been seen in public during the duration of his recovery.
United had provisionally planned for Malacia to return last autumn but they were foiled as his rehabilitation endured problems along the way, meaning he would be sidelined for longer than previously projected.
For Erik ten Hag and his coaching staff, the setback suffered by Malacia became even more significant after Luke Shaw, the club’s primary left-back, also picked up a long-term injury.
For weeks now, the 20-time English champions have been forced to operate without a natural left-sided full-back.
The likes of Victor Lindelof, Sofyan Amrabat and Aaron Wan-Bissaka have been deployed on that part of the pitch with both Shaw and Malacia unavailable for selection.
Earlier today, supporters received some good news regarding Malacia when footage of the Dutchman surfaced on social media, showing him taking part in individual training work at the gym.
In the video, Malacia is seen lifting weights.
EXCL🚨🎥 – Tyrell Malacia is working hard & training individually! pic.twitter.com/l1x6LEWPNg
— 𝗧𝗲𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗴’𝘀 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘀 ✍🏼🇳🇱 (@TenHagBall_) April 24, 2024
Hopefully, all goes well for the 24-year-old and he makes it for United’s pre-season tour ahead of the 2024/25 season.
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