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Ruben Loftus-Cheek has emergency surgery after ex-Chelsea star is rushed to hospital hours before AC Milan lose to Napoli in Serie A

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<p>Per <a href="https://sport.sky.it/calcio/serie-a/2025/03/30/loftus-cheek-milan-appendicite-operazione-news" target="_blank"><em>Sky Italia</em></a>, Loftus-Cheek suffered a bout of acute appendicitis before Milan's clash with Napoli and was rushed to hospital, where he underwent emergency surgery. In his absence, Milan lost 2-1.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>The ex-Chelsea midfielder has struggled somewhat for playing time this season and has been limited to just 14 Serie A appearances due to injury issues. He missed 12 games with muscular injuries, before making his return last week against Como. Now, he faces another month out. </p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Loftus-Cheek has been with Milan since 2023 and has a contract until 2027. In total, he has played 62 times for Milan, scoring 10 goals and laying on three assists.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>Milan play Inter in the first leg of their Coppa Italia semi-final in midweek. Loftus-Cheek is set to spend two days in hospital before being discharged, and will then be out for the next four weeks or so.</p>

WHAT NEXT?

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has emergency surgery after ex-Chelsea star is rushed to hospital hours before AC Milan lose to Napoli in Serie A | Goal.com

Ruben Loftus-Cheek required emergency surgery before AC Milan&apos;s clash with Napoli, due to acute appendicitis. 

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