It s better to have a pit bull like that instead of someone like Blind Louis van Gaal explains why he played Manchester United star Tyrell Malacia in new position for Netherlands
It s better to have a pit bull like that instead of someone like Blind – Louis van Gaal explains why he played Manchester United star Tyrell Malacia in new position for Netherlands × Follow Us Create Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Link Approve Reject & ban Delete Log in Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout Football UEFA Nations League 2022-23 News
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206481442Louis van Gaal’s reaction to Tyrell Malacia’s goal in training (via @ESPNnl) https://t.co/7jxASfHkIL Malacia joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in a deal worth up to €17 million earlier this summer. He has made eight appearances across all competitions for his new club in the ongoing 2022-23 season. Manchester United are fifth in the Premier League table this campaign with 12 points from six games. The Red Devils will next face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on October 2.
It s better to have a pit bull like that instead of someone like Blind – Louis van Gaal explains why he played Manchester United star Tyrell Malacia in new position for Netherlands
By Debkalpa Banerjee Modified 26 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Netherlands' Tyrell Malacia was used as a left centre-back against Belgium. Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal explained why he deployed Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia as a left centre-back in his team's recent 1-0 win over Belgium in the UEFA Nations League. After beating Poland 2-0 on September 22, the Netherlands finished the group stage with a win against Roberto Martinez's side at the Johan Cruyff Arena in Amsterdam on Sunday. Virgil van Dijk scored the winner from a corner in the 73rd minute. Malacia, who primarily operates as a left-back, replaced his cross-Manchester rival Nathan Ake as the left centre-back in a 3-4-1-2 system after the break. He completed 18 passes, won 100% of his tackles, registered a clearance and a recovery against the Belgians. Tyrell Malacia@TyrellMalaciia?279401383? https://t.co/VGwTGmzfKL Speaking to ESPN NL, Van Gaal clarified that he wanted to witness Malacia in action in the new role as AZ Alkmaar centre-back Bruno Martins Indi has been ruled out for the 2022 FIFA World Cup. He said: "I put Malacia in the left centre-back role because Martins Indi is not going to make it to the World Cup squad in time due to injury. I have to look at other players who can play there and I wanted to see what Malacia could do, so Ake was substituted." Speaking to NOS (via Metro), Van Gaal added: "I put him on the left of the central defence because [Kevin] De Bruyne played a lot on that side. It's better to have a pit bull like that instead of someone like [Daley] Blind who tries to solve it tactically." He continued: "De Bruyne has more acceleration than Blind as well, so I put Malacia there. I had already discussed this with him the day before yesterday, that he could play as a left centre-back. The defensive work he did very well, but the constructive work in the build-up could have been a lot better." United Zone@ManUnitedZone_Louis van Gaal’s reaction to Tyrell Malacia’s goal in training(via @ESPNnl)
206481442Louis van Gaal’s reaction to Tyrell Malacia’s goal in training (via @ESPNnl) https://t.co/7jxASfHkIL Malacia joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in a deal worth up to €17 million earlier this summer. He has made eight appearances across all competitions for his new club in the ongoing 2022-23 season. Manchester United are fifth in the Premier League table this campaign with 12 points from six games. The Red Devils will next face Manchester City at the Etihad Stadium on October 2.