Mohamed Salah was kept very quiet by Tyrell Malacia as United blitzed Liverpool and earned their first victory of the season on Monday night.
Hakim Ziyech on Tyrell Malacia after the game last night: “Young King 👑🔥👏” [IG]
So happy Man Utd signed this unreal baller ❤️ pic.twitter.com/9se9TPZM7J
— UtdFaithfuls (@UtdFaithfuls) August 23, 2022
The Dutch player was chosen over Shaw and contributed significantly to the hosts’ 2-1 victory.
United Legend Rio Ferdinand now believes Luke Shaw’s position is under threat following Malacia’s outstanding performance against the Merseyside club.
He went further to compare the 22-year-old to former defender and teammate, Patrice Evra.
What Did Ferdinand Say About Malacia?
Rio Ferdinand stated on his Vibe with Five YouTube channel: “Malacia today was tremendous, outstanding. He reminds me of Patrice Evra in many ways.
“Malacia today was tremendous, outstanding. He reminds me of Patrice Evra in many ways. He’s athletic, he looks like a pound-for-pound strong kid.”
– Rio Ferdinand on Tyrell Malacia after United’s win vs Liverpool#TyrellMalacia #ManchesterUnited pic.twitter.com/Iv0Y2bQ1Hn
— Sportskeeda Football (@skworldfootball) August 23, 2022
“He’s athletic, he looks like a pound-for-pound strong kid.
“There aren’t many left-backs in European or world football in the last four or five years who have gone out of a game and kept Mohamed Salah quiet.
“Luke Shaw’s going to have to do something to get back in this team now.”
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United coach, Erik Ten Hag, is still figuring out his best XI after losing to Brighton and Brentford in his first two games, but he was rewarded for some bold changes against Liverpool, with Malacia now among those vying for a permanent spot in the Red Devils’ lineup.
When United travels to Southampton on August 27, the Dutch full-back will be a potential starter once more.
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