straight to your inbox Manchester United defender Chris Smalling says he is 'gutted' he is unable to participate in Roma's Europa League knockout campaign.
Smalling's loan with the Italian club was only extended until the end of the Serie A season - which finished on Sunday - and Roma had to arrange a new month-long loan or sign Smalling permanently to keep him for the conclusion of the Europa League.
Roma confirmed on Monday night Smalling was not in their Europa League squad and the 30-year-old is now officially back with United, who cannot register Smalling for their Europa League ties.
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