Marcus Rashford was delighted to see Tyrell Malacia return for Manchester United during Wednesday night’s EFL Trophy clash against Huddersfield. The Dutch defender played for the club’s Under-21 squad in their 4-1 defeat on Tuesday night, his first appearance in 17 months.

The 25-year-old made 39 appearances in all competitions for United after signing in the 2022-23 season, but has not featured for the first team

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 ...

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.

Manchester United won't push Tyrell Malacia too hard, too quickly after the defender's return to action following 17 months out.