A
statement released on the club's official website read: 'Manchester United can
clarify Chris Smalling has had food poisoning during his holiday which resulted
in him fainting on Sunday. 'Smalling is currently on vacation following his
time with England at Euro 2016 before reporting back for pre-season training
later this month.' Smalling often spends time relaxing in Bali with partner Sam
Cooke.
The
26-year-old centre-back flown out to the Indonesian city of Bali after being
involved in England’s round of 16 exit at Euro 2016 and was not due to report
back to pre-season training until later in the month.
United
manager José Mourinho will be hoping that the matter is nothing serious and the
defender will be aiming to recover in time for United’s pre-season tour of
China, with the first friendly against Borussia Dortmund on July 22.