Ruben Loftus-Cheek Faces Eight Weeks Out with Broken Jaw After Collision

AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be sidelined for approximately eight weeks after undergoing surgery to repair a broken jaw sustained during Sunday’s 1-0 loss to Parma, the club has confirmed. The injury occurred following a collision with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi just 10 minutes into the Serie A match at the San Siro.

Injury Details and Treatment

Loftus-Cheek received immediate medical attention on the field, visibly displaying a bloodied face. He was subsequently stretchered off with a neck and head brace and transported to the hospital for further evaluation. Reports from Italian media indicated the England international suffered broken teeth in addition to the fractured jaw. Following a successful surgery, AC Milan announced he is expected to be out for around eight weeks according to the BBC.

Match Context and AC Milan’s Performance

The match saw Parma secure a 1-0 victory over AC Milan, further widening the gap between Milan and league leaders Inter Milan. Mariano Troilo scored the winning goal for Parma in the 80th minute, initially disallowed for a foul but later upheld after a video review. ESPN reports that this loss marked Milan’s second consecutive setback at home, following a 1-1 draw against Como.

Impact on AC Milan and Inter Milan Title Race

Prior to the match, AC Milan aimed to reduce Inter Milan’s lead to seven points. Still, Inter’s 2-0 win against Lecce on Saturday extended their advantage to 10 points, marking their seventh consecutive league victory. AP News detailed the impact of the loss on the title race.

Loftus-Cheek’s Previous Career

The 30-year-old Loftus-Cheek previously played for Chelsea before joining AC Milan.

Parma’s Recent Form

Parma’s victory over AC Milan represents their third consecutive win, elevating them to 12th place in the Serie A standings.