Tyrell Malacia has made a superb start to life at Manchester United. The Dutch defender has acclimatised well since his move from Feyenoord in the summer.
The 23-year-old was Erik ten Hag's first signing after the new manager took up the Old Trafford hotseat and Malacia has since made the left-back spot his own with a series of accomplished performances.
He's played his part in the team winning five of the last six games — including four on the bounce in the Premier League — and his form has ensured former first-choice Luke Shaw has had to make do with a place on the substitutes' bench.
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Although Malacia started the season on the bench after signing for United, he insisted he was relaxed about his ability to win the spot off Shaw. He's been proven right.
Speaking to Dutch TV network Rijnmond, Malacia said: "I wasn’t stressed then. I know what my qualities are.
"I knew that, in the end, I would be a good competitor for that position. If I got that one chance, I would have to grab it.
"It didn’t work out (in the first two games), so then the manager made the choice to let me start against Liverpool. Then you have to turn up."
Malacia is hoping to add to his five Netherlands caps during the upcoming international break.
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