AC Milan’s Loftus-Cheek to undergo surgery after jaw fracture

AC Milan’s Loftus-Cheek to undergo surgery after jaw fracture

England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek is likely to miss several months of competition following the on-field collision.

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AC Milan’s Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a serious jaw fracture after colliding with the Parma goalkeeper while attempting to meet a cross. (EPA Images pic)
MILAN:
England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a fractured jaw and will undergo surgery after the AC Milan midfielder collided with Parma keeper Edoardo Corvi in their Serie A match on Sunday, Italian media reported.

Loftus-Cheek was taken from the pitch on a stretcher after being injured while attempting to meet a cross around the 10-minute mark at the San Siro. Milan lost the match 1-0.

“In addition to broken upper teeth and two cuts, the Englishman suffered a fractured alveolar bone,” Sky Sports Italia reported. “This is a very serious injury; he will undergo surgery on Monday … and is expected to be out for several months.”

AC Milan did not immediately respond to a request for comment outside normal business hours in Italy.

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