March 30 (Reuters) – AC Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has had successful appendectomy surgery after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis, the Serie A club said on Sunday.
Local media reported that during Milan’s training camp in Napoli, the England international experienced severe abdominal pain that necessitated hospitalisation for further investigation.
Tests confirmed the diagnosis, prompting the operation, which went well, the club said in a statement.
Further details on Loftus-Cheek’s condition have not been provided. Milan are ninth in the league standings with 47 points from 29 games.
