AC Milan suffered a painful 0-1 defeat in a home clash against Parma, significantly distancing the team from their dreams of a championship title. However, the sporting result took a backseat due to the dramatic injury to Ruben Loftus-Cheek. The English midfielder, after a brutal collision with the visiting goalkeeper, suffered a broken jaw and dental damage. The player has already undergone successful surgery but faces a multi-week break from play.

Jaw and teeth operated on

Ruben Loftus-Cheek underwent surgery after breaking his jaw and losing teeth following a collision with Parma's goalkeeper.

Long break for the Englishman

The Milan midfielder will be sidelined for at least two months, ruling him out of the crucial phase of the season.

Inter's great escape

Milan's defeat to Parma (0-1) caused Inter's lead in the Serie A table to increase to ten points.

Controversy surrounding the goal

Milan players protested against the awarding of Troilo's goal, suggesting a prior infringement on the goalkeeper.

Sunday's match at San Siro ended in a sporting and personnel catastrophe for the Rossoneri team. AC Milan lost 0-1 to Parma after a goal by Troilo, allowing their local rivals, Inter, to pull away in the Serie A table by a ten-point margin. However, the situation involving Ruben Loftus-Cheek generated the most emotion. The Englishman, during a challenge for the ball, collided with the opposing goalkeeper, resulting in a serious facial injury. The player left the pitch on a stretcher, and subsequent examinations confirmed a fracture of the alveolar process bone and the jaw. The player has already undergone the necessary surgical procedure at one of Milan's clinics. On social media, Loftus-Cheek published photos illustrating the scale of the injuries, including the loss of front teeth, which sparked a wave of support from fans and teammates. Recovery is estimated to take about two months, which in practice means the end of the league season for the player and casts doubt on his participation in the upcoming World Cup. Serie A has once again become an arena for debate over player safety in contact situations. AC Milan, founded in 1899, is one of the world's most decorated clubs, having won seven Champions League trophies. The fight for the eighteenth Scudetto is a priority for the club after leaner years at the beginning of the 21st century. The match also provided refereeing controversies. The goal scored by Troilo sparked fury in the Milan camp; players such as Rafael Leão openly protested on social media, claiming the goal came after a foul on the goalkeeper. This situation intensified the already tense atmosphere surrounding the fight for the Scudetto. This defeat is seen by Italian experts as a critical moment where Milan's chances of catching Inter have dropped almost to zero. „It was a tough blow, but the worst is behind me. Thank you from the bottom of my heart to all the medical staff.” — Ruben Loftus-Cheek Serie A table situation after the match: Inter Milan: 68, AC Milan: 58, Juventus: 55, Atalanta: 54

Mentioned People

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek — AC Milan midfielder who suffered a serious jaw injury during a league match.
  • Rafael Leão — Milan star who loudly protested against refereeing decisions after the match.
  • Troilo — Scorer of the decisive goal for Parma in the match against Milan.