Wesley Sneijder, a legendary player for the Netherlands, has stated that he believes Tyrell Malacia should start for the Dutch team at the World Cup this winter.

Since replacing Luke Shaw at halftime during Manchester United's 4-0 loss to Brentford, the left-back for Manchester United has been in outstanding form for his new club. He has participated in every game and started every fixture since the substitution. The 23-year-old has been one of the best performers for the club so far this season, and he has received praise for his performances in the victories over Liverpool and Arsenal as United enjoys a four-game unbeaten run in the Premier League. Liverpool and Arsenal both lost to United earlier this season.

Malacia currently has five caps to her name for the Netherlands, and she will be looking to add to that total during the final international break before the World Cup, when the Netherlands will take on Poland and Belgium. Sneijder, who helped his country reach the final in South Africa in 2010, has backed Malacia to earn a place in the starting XI due to the attacking philosophy he upholds under Erik ten Hag at Old Trafford. Sneijder was a member of the Netherlands national team that competed in the 2010 final.

According to the website Voetbal Zone, he was quoted as saying, "I choose Malacia in my team because he comes up high and is much higher." "Then you get more into a 3-5-2, which is something that appeals to me.

Malacia could play alongside Jurrien Timber, who turned down a move to Manchester United after former United manager and current Netherlands head coach Louis van Gaal warned him he might not make his squad for Qatar if he didn't earn enough game time. Malacia could line up alongside Jurrien Timber.