Chris Smalling Illness: Updates on Manchester United Star's Status and Return

Manchester United defender Chris Smalling suffered from illness on international duty with England against Italy on March 31, but was able to return against Manchester City on April 12. 

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Smalling Returns vs. City

Sunday, April 12

Manchester United announced announced Smalling's role for today's match:

The centre-back came up looking wobbly after a strong challenge and was immediately taken off during the first half of England's international friendly against Italy, per the team's official Twitter account on March 31:

The 25-year-old didn't appear to be limping or holding his shoulder, and according to The Football Association's Andy Walker, he simply felt unwell:

Smalling wasn't enjoying a particularly fine outing in Turin, as England were being overrun by the home side. The Times' Matt Dickinson even saw a silver lining:

The centre-back has been a regular starter for Red Devils manager Louis van Gaal the past few weeks, and the club haven't lost a match in which he played since early January, per WhoScored.com.