RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK NEWS

Returns in cup fixture Loftus-Cheek (appendix) appeared off the bench in Wednesday's 3-0 win over Inter in Coppa Italia.

Impact Loftus-Cheek played a handful of minutes late when the game was decided after missing nearly a month due to appendicitis. He has struggled to get into a rhythm this season due to multiple physical problems. He'll be an extra option in the midfield behind Youssouf Fofana and Tijjani Reijnders in the midfield in the remaining matches.

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Sidelined for a few games Loftus-Cheek (appendix) is expected to need a month to be ready to play against, Mediaset reported.

Impact Loftus-Cheek had successful surgery in Naples on Sunday and will soon report back to Milan. He'll have to rest for a while before being cleared to train, and then will need to work on his conditioning afterward, so he's primed for another multi-week absence in a hellish season for him from the physical standpoint.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Will undergo sudden surgery Loftus-Cheek has been diagnosed with acute appendicitis after experiencing abdominal pain while on retreat, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was expected to draw his first start in a while but fell in overnight and might need some time to round back into shape after the operation. Youssouf Fofana, Alex Jimenez and Filippo Terracciano are the next men up in the midfield since Yunus Musah is suspended.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Subs in late versus Como Loftus-Cheek (thigh) drew one foul and won one of one tackle and had one clearance in 12 minutes in Saturday's 2-1 victory over Como.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was back on the pitch after missing extended time due to a serious thigh problem. He'll split duties with Youssouf Fofana, Yunus Musah and Warren Bondo going forward.

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Earns bench spot Loftus-Cheek (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Como.

Impact Loftus-Cheek is back from his thigh injury Saturday, fit enough to earn a spot on the bench to face Como. This ends a long absence dating back to Dec. 11, likely to continue in a rotational spot moving forward, only starting in 10 of his 19 appearances before the injury.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return versus Como Loftus-Cheek (thigh) "is almost 100 percent, but isn't ready to play 90 minutes yet. We hope to have him healthy the rest of the way," coach Sergio Conceicao announced.

Impact Loftus-Cheek last played in December due to a thigh strain and a couple of setbacks while rehabbing. He had troubles producing as much as last season and had lost a regular spot in formation. He'll deputize Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders and Yunus Musah while he works his way back to full fitness. He has notched 12 chances created, eight shots (four on target) and 18 tackles in 19 appearances (ten starts).

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will stay on the mend Loftus-Cheek (thigh) will return at some point in February, La Gazzetta dello Sport informed.

Impact Loftus-Cheek will be sidelined a while longer with a relapse of a thigh injury that previously cost him about a month. Ismael Benancer and Yunus Musah will continue enjoying an uptick in minutes in the midfield.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for at least two more games Loftus Cheek (thigh) will be re-evaluated in a week, Tuttomercatoweb reported.

Impact Loftus-Cheek will stay out against Como and Juventus and take further tests before the Girona tilt after the second flexor injury in a row. Milan will continue leaning on the midfielders they have been using in the last few weeks.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Back on the mend Loftus-Cheek "had a problem and won't be available Saturday," coach Sergio Conceicao stated.

Impact Loftus-Cheek returned to action a week ago in the Supercoppa but suffered a relapse in training and will take some tests in the coming days. Youssouf Fofana, Tijjani Reijnders, Ismael Bennacer and Yunus Musah will continue divvying up the minutes in the midfield.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Recovers from injury Loftus-Cheek (thigh) came off the bench late in Monday's Supercoppa final versus Inter.

Impact Loftus-Cheek shook off a thigh strain that cost him a month. He'll rotate with Yunus Musah, Ismael Bennacer and Tijjani Reijnders in the midfield, looking to earn more regular minutes under new coach Sergio Conceicao. He has posted two key passes, five tackles (one won), one interception and one clearance in his last five displays (two starts).

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with strain Loftus-Cheek suffered a biceps femoris lesion in his right thigh, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was set to absorb Christian Pulisic's (calf) minutes, but he got hurt as well and will be sidelined for three to four weeks. Samuel Chukwueze and Mattia Liberali are the next men up in the role.

DECEMBER 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Forced off versus Red Star Belgrade Loftus-Cheek was subbed off due to a right thigh injury in the 28th minute of Wednesday's game versus Red Star Belgrade, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was filling in for Christian Pulisic (thigh) and recorded just one clearance before asking to come out due to a muscular problem. He'll be assessed before Sunday's home game versus Genoa. He was replaced by Samuel Chukwueze.

DECEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays little in Udinese tilt Loftus-Cheek (thigh) drew one foul and had one shot (zero on goal) and two clearances in 12 minutes in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Udinese.

Impact Loftus-Cheek returned from a minor physical problem but didn't get much action, as the coach went with Yunus Musah over him at halftime following Tijjani Reijnders' expulsion. The two will compete to replace the teammate against Bologna, while he could have a secondary role again in the upcoming Champions League game.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back against Udinese Loftus-Cheek (thigh) told SportMediaset "I'm fit now, and everything was resolved. Fortunately, it wasn't a long absence or a serious injury."

Impact Loftus-Cheek reprised training with the rest of the group Thursday and will be in contention for the Udinese game. He has started thrice in the last five games, posting five shots (two on target), four key passes and 10 tackles (four won).

OCTOBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Absent for FIorentina fixture Loftus-Cheek will sit out Sunday's game versus Fiorentina due to a thigh issue and will be assessed during the break, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Loftus-Cheek will miss his first match of the season, and the extent of his absence will hinge on the upcoming test results. Milan will be particularly thin in the midfield. Yunus Musah, Kevin Zeroli and Silvano Vos will deputize the starters.

OCTOBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two tackles Loftus-Cheek took one shot (on goal), crossed once inaccurately and made two tackles (winning one) during Tuesday's 1-0 loss to Leverkusen.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with two tackles in the match. The start was the midfielder's first across Milan's last three matches in all competitions as he's combined for four tackles through the opening two Champions League matches.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Venezia Loftus-Cheek drew four fouls, won one of four tackles and registered two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 4-0 victory over Venezia.

Impact Loftus-Cheek put together an all-around performance while playing a few meets deeper on the pitch, but he was still a secondary weapon on offense. He has yet to collect a point in the season, while he has notched four key passes, four crosses (zero accurate) and five tackles.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 3, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Unused versus Salernitana Loftus-Cheek (thigh) didn't get minutes in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Salernitana.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was an unused sub as he was a late call after sitting out three weeks due to a thigh strain. A couple of injuries prevented him from putting up better numbers, but he still had a bounce-back campaign relative to his time at Chelsea since he was a regular and scored 10 goals, one assist, 51 shots (17 on target) and 40 chances created in 39 showings.

MAY 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Loftus-Cheek (thigh) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Salernitana.

Impact The English playmaker was listed as probable, so it's not surprising to see him available for this season finale. The midfielder has recorded 11 shots, eight key passes and two crosses in his last five appearances.

MAY 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Salernitana clash Loftus-Cheek (thigh) is set to be available for Saturday's game versus Salernitana, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Loftus-Cheek has been able to ramp up in training this week after sitting out three matches. He might begin on the bench, though, with Yunus Musah getting the start, as he's not yet 100 percent. He has tallied 11 shots (zero on target), eight key passes and two crosses (zero accurate) in his last five showings.

MAY 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Diagnosed with thigh injury Loftus-Cheek suffered a right biceps femoris strain against Juventus, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Loftus-Cheek will be sidelined for at least a pair of weeks to heal. Ismael Bennacer, Samuel Chukwueze and Luka Jovic (thigh) are candidates to absorb his minutes depending on the scheme and their level of aggressiveness.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE