Manchester United star Tyrell Malacia has set the record straight after a string of rumours about his 17-month absence from the team, revealing he has suffered a number of family issues during his long rehabilitation from injury. The 25-year-old finally made his return from injury in an EFL Trophy game against Huddersfield Town for the United Under-21s this week, playing 45 minutes as the Red Devils lost 4-1. Now he has spoken out to dispel the theories about his absence - including some that he had been entered into witness protection - and revealed difficult family problems he has had to deal with. Especially when I was in Holland, I was close to my family — so just training, family, sleeping; training, family, sleeping. Image: Manchester United via Getty Images) Manchester United via Getty Images)There was also a tragedy in his family as his grandmother passed away last December - just six years after Malacia lost his grandfather.

Source: Express November 15, 2024 12:36 UTC