After an impressive start to his Manchester United career, Tyrell Malacia is going through his most difficult period yet. The Dutch defender, who was Erik ten Hag's first signing at Old Trafford, has been replaced at half-time on two occasions in recent weeks, and, for now, appears to have fallen back behind Luke Shaw in the pecking order.
The 23-year-old has made 11 appearances for the Reds since his summer switch from Feyenoord, but was taken off at the interval in last week's clash against Omonia Nicosia and also in the 6-3 derby defeat by Manchester City after abject displays at full-back.
Malacia was an unused substitute in the 2-1 victory over Everton on Sunday night - the first time that the defender has been dropped since starting the 4-0 defeat to Brentford on the bench. He was certainly not the only one who was underwhelming at the Etihad, but the young Dutchman did struggle against the reigning champions.
