Tyrell Malacia

2022 - 9 - 26

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Two reasons for Malacia's new position (Manchester United)

Ex-Manchester United manager Louis van Gaal explains why Tyrell Malacia played at centre-back for the Netherlands.

Malacia looks set to go head-to-head with De Bruyne again, when United are next in action. "The defensive work he did very well," added van Gaal. "I put him on the left of the central defence because De Bruyne played a lot on that side.

Why Louis van Gaal trialled Manchester United defender Tyrell ... (Manchester Evening News)

Man Utd defender Tyrell Malacia was given a new role by Louis van Gaal in the international break.

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Tyrell Malacia admits he disagreed with Louis van Gaal decision (Stretty News)

Tyrell Malacia has enjoyed a sparkling start to life at Manchester United by almost immediately becoming the first-choice left-back under Erik ten Hag.

But if the trainer needs me as a central defender, I’m ready.” United will be aiming for five consecutive wins on the road whilst City are continuing their chase for a third straight league title. I did not agree with it at the time. Malacia, who is primarily a left-back, was a second-half substitute when he replaced Nathan Ake in the 1-0 win. Malacia is also a regular in the Netherlands fold, managed by former United manager Louis van Gaal. I’m used to going along in the attack.

Van Gaal may use Tyrell Malacia at centre-back for Netherlands at ... (United In Focus)

The former Feyenoord defender replaced Manchester City's Nathan Ake at half-time in last night's 1-0 UEFA Nations League win against Belgium.

It’s better to have a pitbull like that instead of someone like Blind who tries to solve it tactically. Louis van Gaal may use Tyrell Malacia at centre-back at the World Cup [ESPN NL](https://twitter.com/ESPNnl/status/1574150795225976836): “I put Malacia in the left centre-back role because Martins Indi is not going to make it to the World Cup squad in time due to injury.

Man Utd defender Malacia admits he 'didn't agree' with Van Gaal ... (Football365.com)

Man Utd defender Tyrell Malacia says he "didn't agree" with Louis van Gaal trialling him as a centre-back in a recent international match.

The national coach thinks that I should also be able to play in the centre of the defence. “I didn’t agree with it at the time, yes. After the game we talked about that moment for a while and then it was over. “I’m comfortable with United at the moment. Van Gaal revealed after the match that the idea of playing Malacia at left centre-back was to prepare the Netherlands for the absence of Bruno Martins Indi at the upcoming World Cup. [Transfer gossip: Villa star eyed to replace Man Utd target; Foden’s £78million deal](https://www.football365.com/news/transfer-gossip-man-utd-oblak-atletico-martinez-villa-phil-foden-contract)

"I did not agree" - Manchester United player explains disagreement ... (Sport Witness)

Tyrell Malacia joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in the summer transfer window, and has settled well in the Premier League.

But if the trainer needs me as a central defender, I’m ready.” And with the national coach? The manager was constantly shouting instructions to the Manchester United player, and the pair had a chat, which looked like a disagreement, on the sidelines.

Tyrell Malacia admits he "didn't agree" with Louis van Gaal after ... (Mirror.co.uk)

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia played a key role as the Netherlands secured their place in the Nations League knockout stages by beating Belgium ...

That's one of the best teams with a lot of good players. The national coach thinks that I should also be able to play in the centre of the defence. But the constructive work in the build-up could have been a lot better." "I put him on the left of the central defence because De Bruyne played a lot on that side. After the game we talked about that moment for a while and then it was over.” Van Gaal said: "The defensive work he did very well. But it wasn’t all plain sailing for Malacia, who was seen arguing with Van Gaal on the touchline during a break in play. “I’m comfortable with United at the moment. “We will win and that gives a good feeling, even though we have to do much better. And Malacia added another string to his bow on Sunday, as he helped the Oranje to an impressive 1-0 win over Belgium. With Van Gaal suggesting he was trialled in order to combat Kevin De Bruyne. "Martins Indi won't make it [to the World Cup]," Van Gaal told ESPN NL. Malacia arrived at Old Trafford during the summer window and has instantly earned himself a starting berth in Erik ten Hag’s starting XI.