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Chris Smalling’s thigh injury to be assessed

During a time when manager Louis van Gaal desperately needs all the help he can get in defence there is more bad news for the Dutchman.

Smalling has picked up a thigh problem in training and is now a doubt for Saturday’s visit of West Ham United, reports the Daily Mail.

Van Gaal is already without Jonny Evans and Phil Jones due to injuries, whilst Tyler Blackett is suspended after being sent off against Leicester.