Chris Smalling injury: Manchester United investigating after defender was rushed to hospital in Bali following ‘jellyfish sting’
MANCHESTER UNITED are investigating after Chris Smalling was rushed to hospital after an accident while surfing in Bali.
Smalling has jetted off to the Indonesian island after England's Euro 2016 exit at the hands of Iceland.
But now pictures have emerged claiming to show the 26-year-old defender on a drip in hospital with his head bandaged and in a brace.
It is claimed the centre-back suffered a heavy fall while taking surfing lessons during his escape to the idyllic Far Eastern destination - and he may even have been stung by a jelly fish.
Smalling appears to be signing a Manchester United shirt for a hospital worker while laid up on a drip on a stretcher.
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The signature matches the one used by the former Fulham defender, while a snap of his claimed medical notes shows the correct date of birth.
Smalling has been pictured on social media posing for pictures with fans in Bali over the past few days.
He has been staying at an exclusive retreat which offers holistic relaxation, yoga and massage therapies with long-term partner Sam Cooke.
Smalling has jetted off for a break at the same time his United teammates have returned for pre-season training to work with new boss Jose Mourinho for the first time.
He joins a growing list of Three Lions players enjoying the sun following the humiliating exit to Iceland last week.
Wayne Rooney is in Ibiza with his family while Dele Alli has been snapped enjoying a pool party on the holiday isle.
Neither Smalling's representitives or anyone from United have been available to comment.