Manchester United are cautioning against expecting too much, too soon from returning full-back Tyrell Malacia. The Netherlands defender returned to action with a 45-minute outing in the EFL Trophy defeat at Huddersfield Town on Tuesday.

First-team defender Tyrell made his return to competitive action on Tuesday night, following a long-term injury.

Tyrell Malacia returns to action after 17 months out with injury in Manchester United Under-21 side’s EFL Trophy defeat at Huddersfield.

Manchester United defender Tyrell Malacia made his first appearance for 17 months on Tuesday against Huddersfield in the EFL Trophy.