Manchester United defender Chris Smalling 'rushed to hospital after being stung by jellyfish' on holiday in Bali


  • A picture has emerged of Chris Smalling on a hospital gurney
  • It is claimed England defender was stung by a jellyfish on holiday in Bali
  • Manchester United are investigating the image posted on social media
  • Photograph shows medical notes including Smalling's correct date of birth 


  • Manchester United defender Chris Smalling is claimed to have been taken to hospital during a holiday in Bali.
    The central defender traveled to Asia after England were dumped out of the European Championship by Iceland.
    He has been handed time off by Jose Mourinho before joining the United squad for pre-season training at Carrington in the coming weeks.
    An image has been posted on social media claiming to show Chris Smalling attached to a drip in hospital in Bali
    An image has been posted on social media claiming to show Chris Smalling attached to a drip in hospital in Bali
    The picture also included medical notes, including the Manchester United man's correct date of birth
    The picture also included medical notes, including the Manchester United man's correct date of birth
    Smalling often spends time in Bali and is currently on holiday after England's early exit from Euro 2016
    Smalling often spends time in Bali and is currently on holiday after England's early exit from Euro 2016

    Smalling, who often spends time relaxing in Bali with partner Sam Cooke, was reported to have injured himself while surfing on Monday.
    United are investigating the claims after a picture emerged of what appeared to be their 26-year-old laid down in hospital.
    He was seen to be penning an autograph on a replica Manchester United shirt while being seen to by doctors.
    Smalling’s head was bandaged, as well as his neck and left hand, with claims he had been stung by a jellyfish.
    The central defender started for the Three Lions in their 2-1 defeat to Iceland in the last-16
    The central defender started for the Three Lions in their 2-1 defeat to Iceland in the last-16
    Smalling is taking time out prior to returning to United to start work ahead of the new Premier League season
    Smalling is taking time out prior to returning to United to start work ahead of the new Premier League season
    The photograph on social media includes medical notes with his correct date of birth.
    Mourinho is back at Carrington this week as United’s squad return to the club ahead of the new season, although many of those who participated in international competitions have been afforded leave.
    Mourinho arrived in Manchester late on Sunday night as he bids to narrow the gap between themselves and their Premier League rivals. He is set to speak publicly for the first time as United boss on Tuesday. 
    The Red Devils are investigating the reports and the picture, which was posted on social media
    The Red Devils are investigating the reports and the picture, which was posted on social media

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