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Why Louis van Gaal trialled Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia in new position

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Tyrell Malacia has been an early success story since he completed his move to Manchester United in the summer transfer window.

Very few fans would have demanded the club target a new left-back this year, given the previous performances of Luke Shaw and the exciting potential of youngster Alvaro Fernandez.

However, Erik ten Hag didn't agree. He wanted a new option on the left side of defence and it already looks like his bold call has paid off. READ MORE: Fred has proved his United value without even playing Lyon had signalled their interest in signing the Feyenoord full-back and Ten Hag made it clear to United that he believed they should also be making an attempt to sign him in the summer.

He got his wish. United spent an initial £13m on the Dutch defender and, despite being signed as a back-up to Shaw, he has quickly taken his place in the starting line-up thanks to a string of impressive performances.

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