Man Utd fans say ‘looks like a beast’ as forgotten star appears ripped in boxing training 502 days since last appearance

MANCHESTER UNITED fans reckon Tyrell Malacia “looks like a beast” after spotting the injured full-back looking ripped in a boxing video.

Malacia, 25, has not played football for 15 MONTHS after undergoing knee surgery in the summer of 2023.

It’s been 502 days since Malacia’s last competitive appearance.

He last put on his boots for Holland in a June 2023 Uefa Nations League match, before he went under the knife a month later.

Complications following the surgery meant he was forced to undergo a second procedure that kept him out of action for the 2022-23 season.

However, the left-back formally returned to first team training a fortnight ago.

And his team-mates gave him a heart-warming welcome, slapping him on the head as he ran under a make-shift tunnel of players.

But Red Devils fans’ excitement levels reached fever point when Malacia was spotted looking absolutely shredded and in tip-top shape this week.

This comes after a video circulated of the former Feyenoord defender throwing hands during an intense boxing physio session.

One fan wrote: “Malacia looks like a beast!”

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A second said: “The team needs him badly. Please tell me this is the end of his time out.”

A third wrote: “He’s coming back stronger 💪🏼.”

Another added: “Malacia working hard on his road to recovery!”

A possible Malacia return would come at an opportune time given United’s left-back crisis.

The Red Devils have ONE full-back available for selection – Diogo Dalot, who has been filling in at left-back.

Right-back Noussair Mazraoui has been ruled out of action for weeks after undergoing a minor corrective procedure after experiencing heart palpitations.

Mazraoui withdrew from the Morocco squad after being replaced by Victor Lindelof at half-time against Aston Villa.

He has made 10 appearances this season after joining alongside Matthijs de Ligt in a £60m double transfer from Bayern Munich this summer.

Meanwhile Luke Shaw is still battling injury after suffering a fresh calf issue on his first week back for pre-season.

Shaw has been out since United’s 2-1 win over Luton on February 18 – but fought to make himself fit for England’s final defeat to Spain.

Shaw was England’s best starter on the night in Germany, but hasn’t played since.

Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk