Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first appearance for 17 months on Tuesday against Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy.

New Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim has been handed a significant boost with Tyrell Malacia making his first appearance for the club for 17 months.

Tyrell Malacia believes he is ready to be part of the Manchester United squad for Ruben Amorim's first game in charge against Ipswich Town a week on Sunday. The left-back made his comeback from 16 months on the sidelines with a 50-minute run-out against ...

Malacia made a return to competitive action on Tuesday when he started for the Under-21s in their EFL Trophy defeat to Huddersfield. The 25-year-old was making his first appearance in 17 months after undergoing knee surgery following the Nations League final in June 2023.

First-team defender Tyrell made his return to competitive action on Tuesday night, following a long-term injury.

But United's coaching staff are determined not to push Malacia too quickly. They have privately pointed out that while the player himself might feel fit, after so long out it is imperative that he takes a steady approach to his return.