When did Tyrell Malacia last play? Erik ten Hag reveals his first Manchester United signing is close to ending injury hell
Tyrell Malacia could finally be back playing for Manchester United.
The defender, who was Erik the HagThe first signing of Red Devils The manager has spent a lot of time on the sidelines.
He missed all of last season after undergoing two knee surgeries, but has returned to the pitch over the summer.
And now, Malacia's United career finally looks set to restart, so here's the last time he set foot on the pitch…
When did Tyrell Malacia last play?
Malacia The last time I played a match was 15 months ago.
His last game before his injury was for the Netherlands against Croatia in the Nations League in June 2023.
Considering his most recent appearance for United was even further back, on May 28, 2023.
The Dutchman played for the Red Devils in a 2-1 victory over Fulham on the final day of the 2022/23 Premier League season.
In total, he has missed 56 games for United and more than 423 days due to his knee injury.
After arriving at Old Trafford two years ago, Malacia has only made 39 appearances, all of them in his first campaign at the club.
He has 22 appearances in the Premier League and another nine in the Europa League.
But now it seems that the end of his absence is finally just around the corner…
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When will Malacia return?
Ten Hag has confirmed that Malacia's injury hell is about to end.
Everything seems to indicate that the left-back could return to United training in the near future.
He was included in the 25-man squad for the Europa League last week and now Ten Hag has provided an update on his fitness.
Speaking at his pre-match press conference, the Red Devils boss said: “Of course, we want to motivate him to come back, but it's not that easy when you're out for so long.
“It's been more than a season since the injury until his return, but he's working very hard and is progressing very well at the moment.
“He is making great strides, so we believe that, in the short term, we can expect him to be in team training, and he is a talent, he is a natural.
“I hope I can play again soon.”
