Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a serious injury during AC Milan’s defeat against Parma (1-0). Hit after a violent collision with Parmesan goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi, the 30-year-old English midfielder lost several teeth and suffered a broken jaw. Evacuated to hospital, the former Chelsea player underwent surgery on Monday. Following her surgery, Loftus-Cheek shared snaps of her face before and after surgery.
“ It was a hard blow, but the worst is behind me. I sincerely thank all the medical staff who supported me during these last hours with professionalism and attention. I especially thank all the fans for their countless messages of love and support: I read them, I felt them, and they gave me incredible strength. Thanks to my teammates: we are a team, we are a family. Now let us move forward towards our goals, strong and united. Together “, he also indicated on his social networks.