Ruben Loftus-Cheek Rushed to Hospital for Emergency Appendectomy Ahead of Serie A Match

Ruben Loftus-Cheek, AC Milan midfielder and former Chelsea player, was rushed to the hospital for emergency surgery due to acute appendicitis just hours before a crucial Serie A match against Napoli. The 29-year-old experienced severe abdominal pain while at the team hotel in Naples, leading to his hospitalization and subsequent surgery. Loftus-Cheek's absence is a significant setback for Milan, who are already struggling in ninth place in Serie A and were counting on his return after a prolonged injury layoff. This incident marks another challenge for the player, who has faced consistent injury issues this season, limiting his contributions to just 22 appearances. The Milan team, under new management, is trying to regain form in the league but faces tough competition from title contenders like Napoli. The situation highlights both the physical demands on players and the impact of injuries on team performance.