Man United left back Tyrell Malacia ruled out until early next year after suffering setback on his second operation for a knee injury

• The Dutch international has not featured at all for Man United so far this season
• He became Ten Hag’s first signing when he joined from Feyenoord for £14.7m
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Tyrell Malacia has been ruled out until early next year after suffering a setback in his recovery from a knee injury.

The Holland international has had to undergo a second operation to cure the long-standing problem and is now following a rehabilitation programme at Carrington.

A statement from United on Friday said: ‘Tyrell Malacia is on course to return to action early next year as he recovers from a knee injury. The Netherlands left-back has not played so far this season following an operation over the summer.

‘Unfortunately, he suffered a setback during his rehabilitation, which required further surgery. This has been successfully completed and Malacia is now back at Carrington working hard to be fit early in the New Year.’

Malacia’s last appearance for United was on the final day of last season and he has not featured at all this term after missing the club’s summer tour of the US.

Tyrell Malacia has been ruled out until early next year after suffering a setback in his recovery

The Dutch full-back has so far not featured for the Red Devils at all this season in the league

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It’s understood that the 24-year-old struggled with the problem throughout his first season at Old Trafford after becoming Erik ten Hag’s first signing when he joined from Feyenoord in a £14.7million deal.

Malacia was able to continue playing with the help of painkilling injections but it was decided to send the Dutchman for surgery when the knee didn’t improve.

United have been hit hard with injuries on the left side of defence this season with Lisandro Martinez and Luke Shaw also long-term absentees, and Sergio Reguilon and Jonny Evans missing at times. Shaw has now returned to action following a thigh muscle tear.

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