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Tyrell Malacia was one of the first signings under Erik ten Hag at Manchester United.
He initially impressed with his balance in both defence and attack.
The left-back provided solid performances as a deputy for Luke Shaw, showing promise in his first season at Old Trafford.
However, his progress was derailed by a knee injury in July 2023.
This later required two surgeries and kept him sidelined for over 500 days.
Now back in action, Malacia has been loaned to PSV Eindhoven for the rest of the season.
The Dutch side have an option to sign him permanently.
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Speaking to Voetbal International, Erik ten Hag shared his thoughts on Malacia’s move.
He has urged him to make the right choices under Peter Bosz.
“It’s a shame for him and also for United that things went wrong afterwards and that two operations were needed instead of one,” he said.
“Hopefully for him all the misery is over.
“Hopefully, he can focus again on getting completely fit and playing matches.
“It is especially important that Tyrell now continues to make the right choices.
“In the attacking game that Peter Bosz wants to play, he must be able to handle his qualities well.”
The former United manager also explained how Malacia’s strengths could suit PSV’s system.
“Tyrell is a back that is good in the structure if he can play inverted when he comes on the inside.
“He is good at the ball and can manage well in the small space.
“These are all things he needs in PSV football. A bit like [Sergino] Dest also plays.
“Standing up and then going over it on the outside, he can, but he misses a bit of the real power.
“The content and a good last pass for it.”
United fans will be hoping Malacia returns in good form and sharp fitness.
However, with Patrick Dorgu’s arrival pushing him further down the pecking order, it remains difficult to see him becoming a key player under Ruben Amorim.
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Source: Centred Devils
