"Our game was too slow"—Tyrell Malacia Gives Honest Verdict on Manchester United Struggles After PSV Debut

Tyrell Malacia finally returned to playing on the pitch against this weekend, making his first appearance for PSV Eindhoven after joining on loan from Manchester United in the January transfer window. The Dutch left-back has faced many struggles at United, and now he hopes to restart his career back in his home country.

Malacia joined Manchester United in 2022 and had a good first season. But things changed when he suffered serious knee injuries that kept him out for the entire 2023/24 season. Even after he recovered, he was not a part of new manager Ruben Amorim’s plans, meaning he had little chance of playing regularly.

To get back to his best, Malacia decided to move to PSV on loan. This gives him a fresh start and the chance to play more often, which will help him regain his confidence and fitness.

Malacia was put straight into the starting lineup for PSV’s game against Willem II. He played very well before being substituted off late in the second half. Getting back on the field was Malacia’s first priority, even if the game ended in a 1-1 draw.

After the game, he shared his thoughts. “Of course, I’m happy with my debut, but I’m not happy with the result,” he told Dutch media outlet NOS. “I’m glad to be here. The fans, my teammates, and the staff have welcomed me very well.”

Malacia also spoke honestly about his time at Manchester United. He admitted that things had not been going well since he recovered from injury.

“It wasn’t good enough. We played too slowly, and we didn’t score enough goals,” he said. “But we have to stay positive and keep working hard.”

When asked about his situation in England, Malacia did not hide his feelings. “If you watched football, you would know that things weren’t going well for me in England either. I always try to bring energy to the team.”

Manchester United sent several players out on loan in January, hoping they could improve their form and confidence by playing regularly.

One of those players is Antony, who has started well at Real Betis, winning two Man of the Match awards in his first two games. Marcus Rashford is also expected to make his debut for Aston Villa in the FA Cup this weekend.

Manchester United will gain from these players’ successful performances at their loan clubs in two ways. The players may be in greater form and ready to contribute to the club when they return to Old Trafford. Alternatively, their value will rise if the club decides to sell them, which would free up additional cash for summer acquisitions.