AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has successfully undergone jaw surgery following a dramatic collision during the match against Parma. The Englishman will miss at least two months of play. Concurrently, the Italian referees' association AIA, as part of its video analysis program, ruled a Parma player's goal as valid, while also admitting that in another Serie A match – Atalanta vs Napoli – a glaring refereeing error occurred regarding a disallowed goal for the visitors.

Successful Loftus-Cheek Surgery

The player underwent a jaw surgery after a fracture and will miss about two months of the season.

AIA Admits Error in Bergamo

Referee representatives confirmed that a goal for Napoli in the match against Atalanta was wrongfully disallowed.

Parma Goal Valid

Video analysis showed that Troilo's strike in the match against Milan occurred in accordance with the rules.

Shocking Photos

Loftus-Cheek shared photos of his injuries, causing a huge stir among fans.

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, a key midfielder for AC Milan, underwent complex jaw surgery after a brutal collision with Parma's goalkeeper, Edoardo Corvi. The incident occurred last weekend at the San Siro stadium. The player posted graphic images on social media showing the state of his teeth and face before and after the procedure. Doctors estimate that recovery will take about eight weeks. The club reported that the surgery proceeded without complications and the player has already begun the first stage of rehabilitation at the Milanello center. Italy's Serie A has long been considered one of the most physically demanding football leagues in the world, where the video review system was introduced in 2017 as a tool to support sporting justice.This situation coincided with the publication of recordings from the VAR system as part of the "Open Var" program. Dino Tommasi, a representative of the AIA, analyzed controversial incidents. Regarding the Milan vs Parma match, the referees upheld the opinion that Troilo's goal was scored correctly, and the clash between Loftus-Cheek and the goalkeeper was deemed an unfortunate but fortuitous on-field accident, not requiring disciplinary intervention. However, concerning the Atalanta vs Napoli match, Tommasi openly admitted that the referees made an error, wrongfully disallowing a goal for the team from Naples. 2 miesiące — Ruben Loftus-Cheek's playing break will lastThe Italian football community is alive with discussion over the scale of refereeing errors this season. Despite technology, the subjective assessment of an "on-field error" still stirs emotions among fans and officials. The admission of fault in the Napoli case is treated as an attempt to build transparency, but it will not restore points to the visiting team. Meanwhile, Milan must cope without their midfielder during a crucial phase of league and European competitions. „È stato un duro colpo, ma il peggio è alle spalle. Ora guardo avanti.” (It was a hard blow, but the worst is behind me. Now I look forward.) — Ruben Loftus-Cheek

Mentioned People

  • Ruben Loftus-Cheek — English midfielder for AC Milan who suffered a serious facial injury.
  • Dino Tommasi — Representative of the Italian referees' association (AIA).