Ruben Loftus-Cheek Out for Milan’s Derby Against Inter with Thigh Muscle Tear
AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek will be sidelined for at least two weeks after suffering a muscle tear in his left thigh. The injury rules him out of the upcoming Serie A derby against Inter Milan as well as the Europa League fixture against Ferencvaros.
Details of the Injury
The English midfielder experienced a sharp pull in his medial hamstring muscle during Milan’s 2-0 victory over Udinese. Having come on as a second-half substitute, he had to leave the field at the start of stoppage time due to the pain while sprinting. Medical scans confirmed the muscle tear, and further evaluation is expected in two weeks.
Impact on Milan’s Upcoming Fixtures
This injury adds to the challenges facing Milan's head coach Ruben Amorim. Loftus-Cheek will definitely miss Wednesday’s league match against Bologna and, more critically, Saturday’s high-profile derby with city rivals Inter. His absence also affects Milan’s European ambitions as he will not play in the upcoming Europa League clash with Hungarian team Ferencvaros.
Milan’s Injury Crisis Deepens
Amorim’s squad is currently grappling with eight players unavailable for selection. Apart from Loftus-Cheek, players like Adrien Rabiot, Mario Gila, and Diego Moreira are working hard to recover in time for the derby, having missed the recent game at Udinese. Other long-term absentees include Samuel Chukwueze, Matteo Gabbia, and Alexis Saelemaekers.
Team Performance Despite Setbacks
Even with these absences, AC Milan has maintained an unbeaten record in Serie A this season, collecting 18 points so far. They aim to keep their momentum alive when they host Bologna ahead of the crucial derby showdown against Inter.
- Next matches for AC Milan:
- Serie A: 28 Oct 2026, 19:30 vs Bologna (Home)
