AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a serious jaw and teeth injury during a league clash with Parma. The Englishman had to leave the pitch on a stretcher after a brutal collision with the opposing goalkeeper. The player has already undergone a complicated operation, and initial diagnoses indicate at least a two-month break from play. The predicted two-month break means the player should return to play by the end of April, which theoretically allows him to fight for a place in the squad for the upcoming tournament.

Severe Facial Injury

Loftus-Cheek suffered a jaw fracture and lost teeth after colliding with Parma's goalkeeper during a Serie A match.

Long Break from Play

Following successful surgery, the midfielder is estimated to be out for about two months, ruling him out of key matches.

World Cup Participation at Risk

The lengthy rehabilitation casts doubt on the England international's participation in the upcoming World Cup.

Milan's Points Crisis

The 0:1 defeat to Parma meant Milan's deficit to league leaders Inter grew to a comfortable ten points for the rival.

During Sunday's Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma, a chilling incident occurred. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, a key midfielder for the hosts, collided with the visitors' goalkeeper while challenging for a high ball. The force of the impact was so great that the player was carried off the pitch on a stretcher in a neck brace, although club statements denied that he lost consciousness. Preliminary hospital tests confirmed the worst fears – there was a multiple jaw fracture and damage to the alveolar bone. The player has already undergone surgery, which was successful. The player himself published images on social media illustrating the scale of the injuries, including the loss of front teeth. Although the most difficult stage of treatment is behind him, rehabilitation will last about eight weeks. This means Loftus-Cheek will not help Milan in the crucial phase of the season, in which the team is fighting to defend its position in the table after a painful 0:1 defeat to Parma. Ruben Loftus-Cheek, a Chelsea academy graduate, moved to Milan in 2023, becoming one of the driving forces in the midfield of the "Rossoneri". Facial injuries in footballers often require long convalescence and later playing in specialized protective masks. The loss of the Englishman is not the only problem for AC Milan. The defeat to Parma, sealed by a controversial goal from Troilo, meant the local rival, Inter, extended its lead in the league to ten points. Morale is low in the Milan camp, especially as Loftus-Cheek's situation complicates the plans of the England national team manager. An absence lasting until the end of April realistically threatens his call-up for the upcoming global tournament, which the British media describe as a sporting tragedy for the player. „It was a terrifying collision, but the worst is behind me. Thank you all for the support.” — Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Mentioned People

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek — AC Milan and England national team midfielder, victim of a serious jaw injury.
  • Rafael Leao — Milan player who protested against refereeing decisions in the match.