“He is finally back to training and I think its finally time to tell the fans the truth on what happened to him. Its not only the injury. Its has never happened to any football player before. That’s the reason we hide it from the fans when it happened”-BREAKING NEWS as Erik ten Hag reveals what actually happened to Tyrell Malacia that kept him out of football and sets date for his Man Utd return after more than 400 days out. “We thought he might not play football anymore. Both the club and his parents where very scared because we almost lost him”😱💔

Manchester United’s manager, Erik ten Hag, has provided an update on Tyrell Malacia’s recovery from a long-term injury. Malacia, acquired from Feyenoord in 2022 for approximately £15 million, has been sidelined since undergoing knee surgery last summer. His last appearance for the team was during their 2-1 victory over Fulham on May 28, 2023.

Ten Hag initially hoped Malacia would return to action by January, but complications in his recovery process have kept him out for the entire 2023/24 season. Nevertheless, there is renewed hope for his comeback, as he is making steady progress in a personalized rehabilitation program under the supervision of Manchester United’s medical team at Carrington.

Ten Hag recently expressed optimism about Malacia’s return, suggesting he could rejoin the squad by October. This would be a timely boost, especially with Luke Shaw’s ongoing fitness issues. “He’s in a good place, but he isn’t with us because I only selected players who are fit for matches or training,” ten Hag stated during United’s pre-season tour in the US. “He’s close, but he’s still in the recovery phase. It’s possible he could return to team training and match play in about two months.”

The club has confirmed that Malacia is working diligently to achieve full fitness ahead of the 2024/25 season. Meanwhile, there is speculation about potentially signing another left-back this summer to ensure depth in the position.

During pre-season, young defender Harry Amass has caught the eye with his performances, particularly in a 3-2 win against Real Betis, where Marcus Rashford, Amad Diallo, and Casemiro scored. The 17-year-old’s confident display has led to calls for him to be given more opportunities in the first team.

Luke Shaw also praised Amass, calling him a young player to watch. “He’s a young left-back from Man United,” Shaw remarked, highlighting the potential Amass has to make a significant impact.

With Malacia’s anticipated return and Amass’s promising development, Manchester United’s defensive prospects look bright. As ten Hag navigates the squad’s strengths and challenges, he aims to build a strong defensive foundation for the upcoming season.