Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who plays for AC Milan in Serie A, experienced a severe injury on Sunday when he was struck by Parma's goalkeeper, Edoardo Corvi, while attempting to make a play on the ball. Instead of making contact with the ball, Corvi's fists collided with Loftus-Cheek's head, causing him to collapse onto the field and lose consciousness. Emergency medical personnel attended to him, stabilizing his head and neck as he was carried off on a stretcher.

Following the incident, Loftus-Cheek was swiftly taken to the hospital where he underwent surgery. He shared images documenting his condition before and after the operation on his Instagram story, which have since circulated widely on social media, including X. According to reports from Sky Italia, Loftus-Cheek suffered a fracture to the alveolar bone, which supports his teeth, indicating a serious nature of his injury and a potentially long recovery period.

Despite the gravity of his situation, Loftus-Cheek expressed gratitude to the medical team for their professionalism and care. In his message shared on Instagram, he acknowledged the severity of the blow but reassured his supporters that the worst part is now behind him. He is aware that recovery might take several months, but his positive outlook suggests he is eager to focus on rehabilitation and returning to the pitch as soon as possible.