Tyrell Malacia is expected to play his first game for Manchester United in 550 days against Bodo/Glimt in the Europa League.

The 25-year-old left-back was sidelined for almost 18 months following surgery for a knee injury.

Malacia returned to United’s squad for the first time in Ruben Amorim’s opening game against Ipswich Town on Sunday.

The Netherlands international played 45 minutes for the U21s in an EFL Trophy defeat to Huddersfield Town earlier this month.

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Malacia’s start against Bodo/Glimt will be his first competitive minutes for United’s first team since the final game of the 2022/23 Premier League season.

United have been without a recognized left-back for most of the time since then, and Luke Shaw has also been out for a long period of time due to injury.

Amorim’s side currently sit 18th in the Europa League standings, having won just one of their first four games and beating PAOK at Old Trafford earlier this month.

earlier this month in an exclusive interview with The athletic one, Malacia spoke about his return to fitness and revealed he wants to give something back to United fans for their support during his recovery.

He said, “(To show) that anything is possible in life… that even if there are bad things in life, you shouldn’t see it as a bad thing.” Take it as a lesson and grow from it.

“Especially sometimes when I left the club, the people waiting outside were always positive – especially the children. They give me a lot of energy and always say we want to see you again.

“That just makes me happy and gives me my drive every time. I won’t let them down.”

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