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Chris Smalling Fainted, Hospitalised from Food Poisoining During Holiday

Manchester United issued a statement on Monday to confirm Chris Smalling had suffered food poisoning and fainted while on holiday in Bali.

Images emerged on social media of the defender in hospital, prompting concerns about his condition. The Red Devils cleared up the situation on their official website:

[United] can clarify [Smalling] has had food poisoning during his holiday which resulted in him fainting on Sunday.

The 26-year-old defender was taken to the hospital and is now feeling fine.

Smalling is currently on vacation in Bali following his time with England at Euro 2016 before reporting back for pre-season training later this month.