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Chris Smalling was the Man United scapegoat for their disastrous run in 2019, made way for Harry Maguire and symbolised their lack of quality post-Fergie... but he returns tonight as a key part of the Roma side looking to end their Europa League dream

Roma defender Chris Smalling will have mixed feelings as he plays at Old Trafford tonight for the first time in nearly two years.

Having spent a decade at Manchester United - winning five major trophies including two Premier League titles - the place no doubt holds plenty of fond memories for the 31-year-old, but he could be forgiven for wondering what might have been. He may even feel he should still be at the club, and it'll certainly be strange playing front of an empty Stretford End for the first time.

Smalling has endured an injury-hit second season in the Italian capital but returned to fitness last weekend, just in time for the visit to his former club in the Europa League semi-final.