“We decided not to tell anyone what happened to him till he returns to training again. It has never happened to any footballer. He almost lost his mind and his life. We are lucky to have him back”-Man Utd issue rare update on Tyrell Malacia amid concern from fans as Erik ten Hag reveals what happened to him.
As Manchester United readies itself for the 2024/25 season, the club has provided a notable update on their defender, Tyrell Malacia. With pre-season preparations in full swing, players not involved in Euro 2024 or the 2024 Copa America have returned to the Carrington training ground. This week saw the return of several key players including Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Jadon Sancho.
However, fans noticed that Dutch defender Tyrell Malacia, a crucial player since his signing by Erik ten Hag, was missing from the training photos. Malacia has been recovering from a significant knee injury that required surgery in the summer of 2023, and his absence raised concerns among supporters about his current status.
In response to these concerns, Manchester United provided an update on Malacia’s condition. The club’s official website shared photos of Malacia participating in training and reported positively on his recovery. The statement noted, “There was encouraging news from Carrington on Friday as Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made progress in his fitness program.” This update was a relief to fans eager for news about Malacia’s return.
The club elaborated that Malacia had returned to training earlier in the week after a dedicated summer of rehabilitation. Photos showed him training individually under the supervision of the medical staff, demonstrating his commitment to regaining full fitness.
Malacia joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in 2022 and has made 39 appearances, quickly becoming a fan favorite. The club assured fans that Malacia is working hard to return to full fitness and rejoin the team for the new season.
In addition to player updates, Manchester United announced significant additions to Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff, with Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy joining the coaching team. Ten Hag expressed his excitement, stating, “We want to move forward and are thrilled to bring Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake in, to introduce some new dynamics, initiatives, and innovations.”
Manchester United’s pre-season schedule includes challenging matches against Rosenborg, Rangers, Arsenal, Real Betis, and Liverpool. The season officially begins with the FA Community Shield match against Manchester City on August 10, a highly anticipated fixture.
