BREAKING NEWS: OH MY GOD!!! I can’t believe this. What actually happened to him? Look at what he’s doing. “How is he doing?”Manchester United fans who were on the pitch following the match against Manchester City went absolutely crazy when they spotted Tyrell Malacia for the first time this year. He was receiving the FA Cup final medal like the rest of the team.

After undergoing knee surgery in the summer of 2018, Tyrell Malacia, the 24-year-old defender who joined Manchester United from Feyenoord in 2022 for around £15 million, has been absent from the field.

His last match for United was on May 28, 2023. Initially, it was expected that Malacia would rejoin the squad by February, but manager Erik ten Hag later indicated that Malacia would likely be sidelined for the entire 2023/24 season.

Ten Hag commented, “I believe it will be challenging for him to be available this season.” Malacia’s absence from social media, with his last Instagram post on July 11, 2023, and his final tweet shortly after, added to fans’ concerns.

However, on Saturday afternoon, Malacia was spotted on the Wembley pitch celebrating with his teammates after United’s 2-1 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup final. His fans were ecstatic to see him back after such a long absence.

One fan exclaimed, “Can’t tell you how happy I am to see Malacia,” while another asked, “Is that Tyrell Malacia in the line for a medal????” Another supporter added, “It is heartening to see Tyrell Malacia out there with the United team as they celebrate their victory in the FA Cup.” His presence was highlighted as the most enjoyable aspect of the game for many fans, who hope to see him in action next season.

In an earlier conversation with Voetbal International, Erik ten Hag discussed Malacia’s situation, noting that Malacia did not play any football this season and didn’t even spend a single second on the training pitch.

He was brought in as a backup for Luke Shaw, who was also sidelined for much of the season due to an injury.

Ten Hag praised Shaw, calling him the best left-back in the world but acknowledged that Shaw’s career has been plagued by injuries, limiting his ability to participate in a full season.

Ten Hag’s comments underscore the difficult season for both Malacia and Shaw, highlighting the impact of injuries on the team.

Despite these challenges, Malacia’s appearance at the FA Cup final was a positive moment for fans, marking his return and raising hopes for his future contributions to the team.