Man Utd confirm defender suffers injury setback after undergoing surgery

Manchester United have revealed Tyrell Malacia has suffered a setback on his knee injury.

The defender has not played this season due to an injury he suffered in the summer, but the club confirmed on Friday that Malacia has undergone surgery and is not expected to be back until the new year.

"Tyrell Malacia is on course to return to action early next year as he recovers from a knee injury," said United. "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."

The left-back joined United from Feyenoord last summer and played 39 times in his maiden campaign at Old Trafford. But the pre-season injury has meant Malacia has failed to play a single game this term.

Malacia's injury has also been impacted by other absences at left-back. Luke Shaw has only recently returned to the team following a long-term injury, while Sergio Reguilon has been in an out of the team throughout the campaign.

The injuries on the left of defence has seen Victor Lindelof, Diogo Dalot and Sofyan Amrabat play there at times this season.

Malacia will be unavailable for Saturday's trip to Newcastle United, along with Jonny Evans, Lisandro Martinez, Casemiro, Christian Eriksen, Mason Mount and Amad, while Jadon Sancho remains frozen out by Erik ten Hag.