RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK NEWS

Plays half an hour against Atalanta Loftus-Cheek (thigh) had one off-target shot and one clearance and drew one foul in 28 minutes in Tuesday's 1-1 draw with Atalanta.

Impact Loftus-Cheek came in relatively early and, while he didn't fill the stat sheet, he could have had an assist on a great flick-on after a deep channel run had his teammate capitalized on his feed. He could be back in the starting lineup in a very attacking role versus Roma since Rafael Leao (hip) and Santiago Gimenez (ankle) are both dinged up.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Atalanta game Loftus-Cheek (thigh) "will be on the bench Tuesday," coach Massimiliano Allegri stated.

Impact Loftus-Cheek returned to full training after the recent game and will be back in the squad after sitting out two fixtures, deputizing Samuele Ricci and Youssouf Fofana in the midfield, while Adrien Rabiot (calf) is on the shelf. He has scored once in six appearances (three starts), adding 11 shots (two on target), four chances created and four crosses (zero accurate).

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Antonio Conte vows to "bring the whip" as Napoli faces Inter Milan after 6-2 defeat

Antonio Conte is preparing Napoli for a crucial Serie A match against his former team Inter Milan on Saturday

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Absent versus Pisa Loftus-Cheek (thigh) won't be available against Pisa on Friday, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Loftus-Cheek hasn't done enough in training and will skip his second contest in a row. He was a late call, so he has a chance to return Tuesday versus Atalanta. Samuele Ricci will likely get his second start in a row, filling in for Adrien Rabiot (calf).

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Sunday Loftus-Cheek (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Fiorentina.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was not entirely fit heading into Sunday and is now going to miss more time, as the midfielder is not on the team sheet Sunday. He will look to return in their next match and work towards returning to a starting role, as he started in their first three games of the season before three appearances off the bench.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Not entirely fit Loftus-Cheek is at risk for Sunday's clash with Fiorentina because of muscle fatigue, Mediaset reported.

Impact Loftus-Cheek would have likely started if he were 100 percent, since Milan are very depleted in this one, but he might not be available altogether due to a muscular ailment. Zachary Athekame and Samuele Ricci should benefit from the situation.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Modric joins exclusive 40 club with milestone goal in Milan win

Luka Modric scored five days after his 40th birthday to join an exclusive club and give AC Milan a 1-0 win over Bologna in Serie A

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Scores opener in win Loftus-Cheek scored a goal off four shots (two on target) and created one chance during Friday's 2-0 win over Lecce.

Impact Loftus-Cheek was once again very busy on the attacking end, pacing his team in shots attempted, which included the header off a free-kick cross that opened the scoring for Milan midway through the second half. The versatile midfielder can be deployed on both sides of the ball but right now he's thriving playing just behind the striker, with four shots in both starts he had and this goal could be just the first of many if he keeps performing at this level.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan finally wins and Cremonese stays perfect in Serie A

Former Chelsea players Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Christian Pulisic scored the goals that gave AC Milan its first win in Serie A

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Four shots in opener Loftus-Cheek registered four shots (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Cremonese.

Impact Loftus-Cheek had plenty of chances at goal Saturday, but he was wasteful by not putting a single one on target. He added two chances created and decent work on the defensive end, but it ended up being a forgetful start of the season for him.

AUGUST 24 • ROTOWIRE

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.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

AC Milan's only route back to Europe might be another derby win

For AC Milan it could be the only way to qualify for Europe

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

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.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Former England player Dele Alli gets sent off after 9 minutes in first soccer match in two years

Dele Alli’s first professional appearance in more than two years lasted just nine minutes before he was sent off

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Pulisic scores again to help Milan fight back to beat Como 2-1 in Serie A

Christian Pulisic scored again to help AC Milan earn another comeback victory in Serie A with a 2-1 home win over Como

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

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