As Manchester United gears up for the 2024/25 season, the club has issued a notable update on defender Tyrell Malacia. Pre-season activities at Carrington training ground are in full swing with the return of players not involved in Euro 2024 or the 2024 Copa America, including Mason Mount, Marcus Rashford, Casemiro, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and Jadon Sancho.
Fans quickly noticed Malacia’s absence in the training photos, sparking concerns about his status. The Dutch defender, pivotal since his signing by Erik ten Hag, has been recovering from a significant knee injury that required surgery in the summer of 2023. He has not made any appearances for Manchester United since his surgery, leaving fans eager for updates.
In response, Manchester United provided a reassuring update on Malacia’s condition on Sunday morning. The club’s official website featured photos of Malacia participating in training and reported positive progress in his recovery. The statement read, “There was encouraging news from Carrington on Friday as Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made progress in his fitness program.”
Malacia returned to the training base earlier in the week after a dedicated summer of rehabilitation, training individually under the supervision of the medical staff. His recovery journey is critical as he aims to regain full fitness for the upcoming season.
Since joining from Feyenoord in 2022, Malacia has made 39 appearances for the club, quickly becoming a fan favorite. The club’s update assured fans that Malacia is committed to his recovery and rejoining the team.
In addition to player updates, Manchester United announced significant additions to Erik ten Hag’s backroom staff. Rene Hake and Ruud van Nistelrooy have joined the coaching team, bringing valuable experience. Ten Hag expressed excitement about the new additions, 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, promising a thrilling encounter.
