“It was a hard blow, but the worst is over. Now – forward to our goals, strong and united. Together,” he wrote, thanking the doctors for the medical care provided, and the team and fans for their support.
Loftus-Cheek also posted a photo showing a close-up of his face before and after receiving medical care.
Sport.ua reports that the football player was diagnosed with a fracture of the alveolar process of the jaw, after which he was operated on. Recovery will take about eight weeks.
The photo taken before the operation shows that the athlete’s teeth were knocked out and his lips were broken.
As noted by Tribuna.comin the 11th minute of the match, as a result of a collision with the goalkeeper of the opposing team, the midfielder was seriously injured and was hospitalized.
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Loftus-Cheek joined Milan in the summer of 2023. He will play for this team until June 30, 2027.
