Pictures: Loftus-Cheek shows off missing teeth after nasty Corvi clash in Milan 0-1 Parma – Football Italia

Ruben Loftus-Cheek has shared pictures of the aftermath of his horror clash with Edorardo Corvi during Milan’s 1-0 loss against Parma on Sunday evening, and has given somewhat of a crooked smile after undergoing emergency surgery on his jaw on Monday. 

Loftus-Cheek was left with several missing teeth and a fracture of the alveolar bone in his jaw after a nasty coming together with goalkeeper Corvi 11 minutes into Sunday’s match in San Sirio. 

The former Chelsea, Crystal Palace and Fulham midfielder was stretchered off in a neck brace and was taken to a nearby medical facility for tests. He was taken to the specialist maxillofacial department at the San Paolo hospital in Milan on Monday, where he has since had surgery to repair the damage to his jaw. 

Milan have confirmed that they expect Loftus-Cheek to return to action in around eight weeks’ time. 

Pictures: Loftus-Cheek missing teeth after horror clash 

At the same time as Milan’s official statement on Monday afternoon, Loftus-Cheek also updated his followers on Instagram with a message that read: “It was a tough blow, but the worst is behind me. 

“A heartfelt thanks to all the medical staff who supported me over these past hours with professionalism and care. A special thanks to all the fans for your countless messages of love and support. I’ve read them, felt them, and they’ve given me incredible strength. 

“Thanks to my teammates: We are a team. We are a family. Now, forward towards our goals, strong and united. Together.” 

Loftus-Cheek has also shared a pair of ‘before and after’ photos of his face on Monday.