AC Milan’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek was carried off on a stretcher with a serious head injury, which left him in a neck brace, after a collision with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi. The former Chelsea midfielder had only been on the pitch for a matter of minutes before the incident occurred, with the pair clashing as they both challenged for a cross. Blood was visible on his face and DAZN reported that the most severe damage was to his teeth.<\/p>\n
The Englishman was subsequently taken to a nearby hospital for further examination, though he never lost consciousness despite the alarming scenes that followed. Loftus-Cheek has been plying his trade in Italy since 2023, having previously turned out for a number of London clubs, including Fulham and Crystal Palace. The 30-year-old had established himself as a first-team regular at the San Siro, but now faces a spell on the sidelines, even though no official timeline or diagnosis has yet been provided following the injury.<\/p>\n
Milan’s troubles on Sunday were further compounded by Matteo Gabbia’s withdrawal during the warm-up, before they eventually succumbed to a late defeat. AC Milan currently occupy second place in Serie A and had gone unbeaten in the league since the opening weekend of the season, yet they remain some distance behind leaders and city rivals Inter Milan.<\/p>\n
Despite plying his trade in Italy, Loftus-Cheek remains firmly in England’s thoughts ahead of the World Cup, so much so that he earned a surprise recall earlier this season.<\/p>\n
He had endured a near seven-year exile from the national set-up, but was brought back when Thomas Tuchel required emergency injury cover.<\/p>\n