Loftus-Cheek says the worst is behind him after being ruled out for eight weeks with broken jaw

Ruben Loftus-Cheek says the worst is behind him after struggling a damaged jaw, with the damage more likely to hold the AC Milan midfielder on the sidelines for round eight weeks.

Loftus-Cheek collided with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi in the course of the Rossoneri’s 1-0 Serie A defeat at San Siro on Sunday.

He was carried off on a stretcher whereas sporting a neck brace following a prolonged delay, with Ardon Jashari changing him from the bench within the eleventh minute.

Milan mentioned in a press release this week that the England worldwide is more likely to miss eight weeks after sustaining a fracture of the alveolar technique of the jaw.

Loftus-Cheek thanked supporters for his or her well-wishes in an Instagram story, writing: “It was a tricky blow, however the worst is behind me.

Get effectively quickly, Rubes! We’re all behind you

— AC Milan (@acmilan) February 23, 2026

“A heartfelt because of all of the medical employees who supported me over these previous hours with professionalism and care.

“A particular because of all of the followers in your numerous messages of affection and help: I’ve learn them and so they’ve given me unimaginable energy.

“Because of my teammates: We’re a staff; we’re a household. Now, ahead in direction of our objectives, robust and united, collectively.”

Ought to an eight-week timeline show correct for Loftus-Cheek’s return, he’ll miss key Serie A matchups with Inter, Napoli and probably Juventus, with their hopes of beating the Nerazzurri to the Scudetto now showing slim.