<p>ROME &mdash; Roma defender Chris Smalling and his family were held up at gunpoint inside their home in the Italian capital in the early hours of Friday morning.</p>
<p>Italian media reports that the family were sleeping when armed and hooded men broke into their home and forced the footballer to open a safe. The robbers took Rolex watches, jewelry and other valuables.</p>
<p>Smalling and Roma have not commented but former Manchester United teammate Marcus Rashford tweeted his support.</p>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/MarcusRashford/status/1382984816262590466">Rashford wrote</a>: “Thinking about you @ChrisSmalling and your lovely family. So sorry to wake up to the news this morning. Can’t imagine how you’re feeling but I hope you’re ok.”</p>
<p>Roma and United will face each other in a Europa League semifinal. Roma drew 1-1 with Ajax on Thursday to progress 3-2 on aggregate.</p>
<p>Smalling was not involved in that match because of a knee problem.</p>
<p>Roma coach Paulo Fonseca’s house was broken into last November when he and his family were out. Watches and other valuables were taken.</p>
<p>Lazio forward Joaquín Correa’s house in Rome was also burgled a few days earlier.</p>
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