Chris Smalling still struggling with fitness issues

Roma defender Chris Smalling is once again sidelined with an injury.

The English veteran did not take part in the Giallorossi’s latest friendly with Kosice after being ruled out due to muscle soreness.

Once again, the fear is that Smalling may be looking at more days off with fitness issues which is, according to Corriere dello Sport, a cause for great concern for Roma.

At the end of last season the Giallorossi inserted Smalling into the club’s transfer list with the desire of sending him away, preferably to Saudi.

However, the player never received any offers, forcing Roma to bear the prospect of one more year of his heavy wages.

Smalling’s earnings amount to 3.5 million euros per season and his contract is set to expire in 2025.