Ten Hag provides update on Malacia

He was also included in the Netherlands’ squad for June’s UEFA Nations League finals tournament on home soil, appearing for 15 minutes of the 4-2 defeat to Croatia in the semi-finals.

However, Erik told reporters that the defender is still suffering from an injury sustained last season and that problem is set to rule him out of Monday night’s Premier League opener against Wolves, as well as further matches.

Luke Shaw is the regular left-back, although Diogo Dalot, Brandon Williams and Alvaro Fernandez are also capable of performing there.