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Loftus-Cheek carried off after collision

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has made 71 appearances for AC Milan since joining from Chelsea in 2023 [Getty Images]

England midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek was carried off on a stretcher with a head injury during AC Milan's 1-0 defeat by Parma.

He collided with Parma goalkeeper Edoardo Corvi when challenging for a cross early in the Serie A game at the San Siro on Sunday.

Loftus-Cheek's head and neck were put in a brace before he was taken off.

Sky Italia reported that he broke his jaw and several teeth.

A significant injury could affect Loftus-Cheek's chances of making England's squad for the World Cup, which starts in June.

He made his first England appearance in seven years when he came on as a substitute against Wales in October, having been recalled by manager Thomas Tuchel.

Milan are second in the table, 10 points behind rivals Inter Milan, who beat Lecce 2-0 on Saturday to claim their seventh successive league win.

Mariano Troilo scored the winner for Parma in the 80th minute to leave them 12th in the table.

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