Hamstring Tear Rules Ruben Loftus-Cheek Out of Inter Derby
AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek faces at least two weeks on the sidelines after medical assessments confirmed a medial hamstring muscle tear in his left thigh. The midfielder sustained the injury while sprinting during the closing minutes of Sunday’s 2-0 victory against Udinese. Medical evaluations confirmed the structural damage, establishing a mandatory reassessment window in a fortnight.
Midfield Depletion Mounts for Ruben Amorim at AC Milan
The loss of Ruben Loftus-Cheek compresses midfield selection options for manager Ruben Amorim, who currently has eight first-team players sidelined. Adrien Rabiot, Mario Gila, and Diego Moreira are undergoing targeted rehabilitation work to regain match fitness after missing the trip to Udinese. Meanwhile, Samuel Chukwueze, Matteo Gabbia, and Alexis Saelemaekers remain unavailable due to long-term injuries.
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clubDespite the accumulated physical setbacks across the roster, AC Milan maintains an undefeated domestic campaign, holding 18 points in Serie A following back-to-back league victories.
Fixtures Affected by the Ruben Loftus-Cheek Recovery Timeline
The minimum two-week recovery protocol rules Ruben Loftus-Cheek out of Wednesday’s home fixture against Bologna, Saturday’s derby against Inter, and the UEFA Europa League group match against Ferencváros. The upcoming mid-November international break provides a designated recovery window for the midfielder to complete his rehabilitation program before Serie A fixtures resume.
