England defender
Chris Smalling was taken to hospital in Bali after fainting due to food
poisoning, Manchester United have announced.
The club report the
26-year-old is now "feeling fine" following the bout of sickness.
United issued a
statement in response to reports from abroad claiming Smalling had been rushed
to hospital following a surfing accident.
There was also a
photograph claiming to show Smalling on a drip with his head bandaged and neck
apparently in a brace. It was suggested Smalling had suffered a heavy fall
while surfing.
United's statement
read: "Manchester United can clarify Chris 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.
"Chris would
like to thank everyone for their well wishes."
Smalling began his
summer holiday last week following England's elimination from Euro 2016.
Smalling's management
company Wasserman Media Group also moved to quash rumours the incident was
anything more serious.
"Following
pictures that have been circulating online this morning and contrary to
unfounded media speculation we can confirm that Chris was taken to hospital
after fainting due to a severe case of food poisoning while on holiday in
Bali," said a statement.
"Chris would
like to thank everyone for their well wishes and is now feeling fine."
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