Tyrell Malacia

Tyrell Malacia has been an instant hit for Manchester United since joining the club from Feyenoord this summer.

It was suggested Louis van Gaal warned Jurrien Timber off moving to United, over his World Cup hopes – something the defender denied last week, via Whatever the centre-back’s reason for staying at Ajax, Malacia is proving that he was right not to be scared of his own big move. [Malacia’s performances](https://www.unitedinfocus.com/news/tyrell-malacia-produces-another-excellent-manchester-united-performance/) for Manchester United are gaining recognition in his homeland, and there are calls for him to become first choice defender for the Netherlands. [FCUpdate](https://www.fcupdate.nl/voetbalnieuws/406891/advies-voor-van-gaal-dan-kun-je-moeilijk-om-hem-heen/): “If he continues this and becomes a regular base player for Manchester United, then he is very close to becoming the first left back of the Dutch national team. The 23-year-old has five caps for his country, and before signing for United, he was regarded as second choice to former Red Devils star Daley Blind. Malacia has established himself as Erik ten Hag’s first choice left-back, and now there are calls for him to become the Netherlands’ first choice too.