Injured Manchester United star Chris Smalling spotted in leg brace after going for meal with fiancee Sam Cooke
Jose Mourinho's injury-hit squad will face West Brom on Saturday afternoon following the international break
CHRIS SMALLING is pictured for the first time since picking up an injury whilst away on international duty with England and is wearing a leg brace.
The injury seems to be worse than first feared as he was seen walking in Cheshire following a meal with his girlfriend as Manchester United's injury list tots up.
The central defender picked up the knock whilst training with Gareth Southgate side after he injured his club team-mate Phil Jones with a challenge.
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Smalling was spotted wearing all black in a hoodie, shorts and trainers with his leg brace on show.
After withdrawing from the England squad, it is still unclear about the extent of his injury duty, which has still not been specified.
Smalling's unknown knock has left Jose Mourinho in a tricky situation as he becomes the seventh player who could be out ahead of their clash against West Brom at Old Trafford.
Meaning the Special One also looks to be left with just three fully-fit centre backs when they welcome the Baggies.
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Both first-team regulars Eric Bailly and Marcos Rojo have come through unscathed so far whilst on international, whilst youngster Axel Tuanzebe is also available.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Ander Herrera will both be out for the Red Devils' next game due to suspension.
Whilst Jones, Smalling, Paul Pogba, Marouane Fellaini and Wayne Rooney are all nursing injuries.
This is the third time Smalling has been injured this term and Jose Mourinho is expected to clarify the defender's situation in his pre-match press conference.
