(Video) Early collision leaves Loftus-Cheek hospitalised in Serie A match
Milan await medical outcome after Parma incident
(Video) Early collision leaves Loftus-Cheek hospitalised in Serie A match
AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek was taken to hospital after serious head and facial injury against Parma in Serie A.
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Early collision ends Loftus-Cheek’s match
Midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered serious injury during AC Milan’s Serie A match against Parma at San Siro, in matchday 26 of the Italian league.
The incident happened just minutes after kick-off. Loftus-Cheek jumped to meet cross from Alexis Saelemaekers and collided heavily with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi.
The Milan midfielder fell to the ground and required immediate medical attention.
Stretchered off and taken to hospital
Loftus-Cheek was taken off the pitch on stretcher in the 11 minute. According to Football Italia, the player did not lose consciousness but the injury was serious.
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Broadcaster DAZN Italia reported visible blood on his face raising concerns about facial damage. Later updates confirmed that the English midfielder was transferred to local hospital for further tests.
Surgery confirmed after dental fracture
Reports from Sky Italia revealed that Loftus-Cheek suffered fracture to the alveolar bone, the part of the skull that supports the teeth.
The injury also caused him to lose several teeth.
As a result, the 28 year-old is expected to undergo surgery, with fears that he could be sidelined for several months. This setback could also rule him out of England’s World Cup plans after his recent return to international duty.
Blow for Milan and England hopes
Loftus-Cheek has been important player for AC Milan this season making 27 appearance in all competitions.
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He scored three goals and provided one assist becoming a key part of the midfield under coach Massimiliano Allegri.