Ruben Loftus-Cheek Out for Milan Ahead of Key Derby and Europa League Match

AC Milan have been dealt a tough blow as midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will miss several important games due to a thigh muscle tear. The English player suffered the injury during their recent Serie A win over Udinese, forcing him out of action for at least two weeks.

Details of the Injury

Medical evaluations revealed a tear in Loftus-Cheek's left medial hamstring muscle. The injury happened late in the match against Udinese after he was brought on as a substitute. While sprinting in stoppage time, he felt a sharp pull in his thigh and had to leave the field immediately. Further tests are scheduled in two weeks to assess his recovery progress.

Impact on Upcoming Fixtures

The timing couldn't be worse for Milan. Loftus-Cheek will miss Wednesday's Serie A game against Bologna and the crucial derby against city rivals Inter Milan on Saturday. His absence extends to European competition as well, ruling him out of the Europa League clash with Ferencvaros.

Milan’s Growing Injury Woes

Manager Ruben Amorim faces mounting challenges as Loftus-Cheek's injury adds to an already significant list of unavailable players. Currently, eight first-team members are sidelined. Adrien Rabiot, Mario Gila, and Diego Moreira missed the trip to Udinese but are pushing to be fit for the derby. Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze, Matteo Gabbia, and Alexis Saelemaekers remain out with long-term injuries.

Milan's Form Amid Absences

Despite the injury setbacks, AC Milan have held strong in Serie A, maintaining an unbeaten record with 18 points so far this season. They aim to extend this streak against Bologna before facing Inter in the much-anticipated derby.

Upcoming Matches for AC Milan

• Serie A: 28 Oct 2026, 19:30 vs Bologna (Home)
• Europa League: Next match against Ferencvaros (date TBD)