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Spotted: Man United ace seen wearing leg brace as Old Trafford injury crisis deepens
CHRIS SMALLING has been pictured walking with a leg brace after withdrawing from international duty last week with an unspecified injury, compounding Manchester United's injury troubles.
Chris Smalling has been pictured in a leg brace as the full extent of his injury is revealed
Manchester United's injury problems continue to build ahead of a hectic April schedule, with Smalling now looking like he will be out for a considerable amount of time judging by the heavy-duty brace on his knee.
The 27-year-old returned home from England duty on Friday after an unspecified injury, with Middlesbrough defender Ben Gibson taking his place.
United face a gruelling nine matches in the next month, with up to five players set to miss Saturday's clash with West Bromwich Albion.
Scroll through the gallery above to see the best pictures of Smalling as the United ace is seen walking with a leg brace.