The Reds hope Luke Shaw will be available to show his class in the position after returning from injury to help England reach the Euro 2024 final, performing excellently in the 2-1 defeat to Spain.
However, Malacia is working hard on his fitness at Carrington, after missing the entire 2023/24 campaign due to injury, while the senior squad is on Tour 2024, presented by Snapdragon. The Netherlands international will continue his rehabilitation, while Amass is gaining experience all the time in the United States.
The 17-year-old may not be quite ready for Premier League combat yet, according to his manager, but the Academy youngster is on track to make a breakthrough at some point.