Ruben Loftus-Cheek Hospitalised Following Serious On-Field Collision
AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has been hospitalised after sustaining a frightening injury during his team's Serie A match against Parma on Sunday. The former Chelsea star was involved in a nasty collision with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi, requiring him to be stretchered off the pitch wearing a neck brace.
Dramatic Incident Leaves Player in Hospital
The concerning incident occurred just minutes after Loftus-Cheek entered the match, with the pair clashing violently as they both attempted to reach a cross. Blood was visible on the English midfielder's face, and Italian broadcaster DAZN reported that the most significant damage appeared to be to his teeth.
Despite the alarming images that circulated showing Loftus-Cheek being carried from the field, medical staff confirmed he never lost consciousness during the incident. He was immediately transported to a local hospital for comprehensive tests and evaluation.
Impact on Milan and Player's Career
The 30-year-old midfielder, who has been playing in Italy since 2023 after stints with Chelsea, Fulham, and Crystal Palace, has established himself as a regular starter at the San Siro. His absence will be a significant blow to Milan, who sit second in Serie A and had remained unbeaten in league play since the season's opening weekend.
No official timeline or diagnosis has been provided regarding Loftus-Cheek's recovery, but he is expected to face a substantial period on the sidelines. The injury compounds Milan's troubles from Sunday's match, which saw defender Matteo Gabbia withdraw during warm-ups before the team suffered a late defeat.
England Recall and Previous Injury History
Loftus-Cheek's form in Italy had recently earned him a surprise recall to the England national team after a nearly seven-year absence from international football. His last appearance for the Three Lions came in a November 2018 friendly against the United States.
The midfielder's career has been previously disrupted by serious injury, most notably when he ruptured his Achilles tendon in 2019 while playing for Chelsea in a friendly ahead of the Europa League final. In a September interview, Loftus-Cheek reflected on the mental challenges of that period, stating he had "a hard time mentally" following that injury but remained determined to return to top-level football.
His latest setback comes at a crucial time for both club and country, with AC Milan chasing Serie A leaders Inter Milan and England manager Thomas Tuchel having recently brought the midfielder back into the national team fold as injury cover.
