AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has shared pictures of the aftermath of the sickening head clash he had with Parma's goalkeeper on social media
Bruna Reis and Charlie Malam
18:34, 23 Feb 2026Updated 18:43, 23 Feb 2026
Ruben Loftus Cheek of AC Milan injured during the Serie A match between AC Milan and Parma Calcio 1913 at Giuseppe Meazza Stadium on February 22, 2026 in Milan, Italy.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered the horror injury on Sunday(Image: AC Milan via Getty Images)
Ruben Loftus-Cheek has revealed the severe injuries he suffered following a horrific head collision whilst playing for AC Milan, which will sideline him for a minimum of two months.
The England midfielder was stretchered off with his head and neck in a brace after a clash with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi during an aerial challenge at the San Siro last night.
It has now been confirmed that the ex-Chelsea player, 30, is set for an eight-week spell out of action after sustaining a broken jaw. He also lost several teeth in the gruesome collision that resulted in his hospitalisation.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek shows his injury on Instagram
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These injuries mean Loftus-Cheek will be unable to participate in England's upcoming camp for friendly matches against Uruguay and Japan at the end of March.
An official statement from Loftus-Cheek's club read: "AC Milan announces that Ruben Loftus-Cheek suffered a significant facial trauma yesterday, which resulted in a fracture of the alveolar process of the jaw.
"The player was admitted to the Maxillofacial Surgery and Dental Clinic department of ASST Santi Paolo e Carlo, where today he underwent surgery performed by Dr. Luca Autelitano.
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Ruben Loftus-Cheek's message on Instagram
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"The operation to reduce and stabilise the fracture was completely successful. Ruben is doing well and has already been discharged. The estimated recovery time is around eight weeks."
On Instagram, the midfielder posted: "It was a tough blow, but the worst is behind me. A heartfelt thanks to all the medical staff who supported me over these past hours with professionalism and care.
"A special thanks to all the fans for your countless messages of love and support: I've read them and they've given me incredible strength. Thanks to my team-mates: We are a team, we are a family. Now, forward towards our goals, strong and united, together."
AC Milan sufferd a 1-0 defeat without Loftus-Cheek, leaving the Rossoneri in second place in Serie A and trailing leaders and bitter rivals Inter by 10 points.
The London-born midfielder has featured in 27 matches for the Italian giants this campaign, netting three times and providing one assist.
This marks the 30-year-old's third term at the club, and he sits just six outings away from his century of appearances.
Prior to his move to Italy, Loftus-Cheek spent nine years in and around Chelsea's first-team setup and had loan spells at Crystal Palace and Fulham, both in the Premier League.
Following 19 years with the Blues after progressing through Chelsea's academy system, he transferred to Milan in June 2023 for £15million.
The Milan No. 8 has collected 11 England caps since making his international bow in 2017. He endured a six-year absence from the national team before being brought back by his former Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, now England manager, last September as a replacement for the injured Adam Wharton.
Loftus-Cheek modestly confessed then: "You still want to push in club football with the hope of maybe getting a sniff [of the England squad]. But I just completely forgot about it and was being a fan of the team instead."
Having occupied various roles under Tuchel at Chelsea, Loftus-Cheek was questioned whether his adaptability would boost his chances of securing a spot in the Three Lions' squad for the forthcoming World Cup.
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He responded: "Who knows. I am able to play different positions. Since I was at AC Milan I have played a lot higher and close to the striker to get goals and help the team in the final third.
"Under Tuchel I played a lot deeper. I am able to do that and with things that can happen in a tournament, being versatile is a good thing. When it comes to that I am happy to play anywhere for the team and do my best in any position."