Tyrell Malacia scored a wonderful goal while training with the Netherlands, causing Louis van Gaal to get emotional on the sidelines.
The Manchester United fullback performed a characteristic overlay that led him into the opposition box.
He then gave a defender the wrong foot before launching an effort around two and the keeper with the outside of his left boot.
The deft ending elicited a gushing “Ooooh Malacia!” from former United boss Van Gaal, along with some shocked expressions from Malacia team-mates.
@ESPNnl previously tweeted the video, along with:
“Tyrell Malacia makes Louis van Gaal scream with the outside left”
(Translated by Twitter)
Tyrell Malacia receives Louis van Gaal with the outside left yelling ???? pic.twitter.com/A4hE2Qe77e
— ESPN NL (@ESPNnl) September 24, 2022
Malacia did not feature in the Netherlands’ 2-0 Nations League victory over Poland on Thursday, with Daley Blind preferred at left-back.
However, he is in line to start against fierce rivals Belgium today at 19.45.
The 23-year-old has enjoyed a strong start to his Manchester United career, unseating Luke Shaw to become the club’s first-choice left-back.
The tenacity that earned him the nickname “Pitbull” during his time at Feyenoord has endeared him to teammates and fans alike.
Malacia will be hoping to continue his impressive form upon his return from international duty, with a crucial game against Manchester City awaiting the Red Devils.
