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Smalling may start against former club Manchester United in Europa League after making Roma return

Chris Smalling may be handed a start against his former club Manchester United in the Europa League after making his return to action for Roma on Sunday.

After missing nine games due to a knee injury, Smalling was able to get back on the pitch for Roma's trip to Cagliari in Serie A on Sunday.

The 31-year-old was powerless to prevent Paulo Fonseca's side from falling to a 3-2 defeat, but could now be in line to feature in the first leg of their semi-final tie at Old Trafford.

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