Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s fate seemed to be away from AC Milan going into the summer, but after three friendlies things have changed.
Read SempreMilan ad-free and get access to exclusive news. Click here for a free trial!
MilanVibes report that Ruben Amorim is making his final decisions on the squad and it is likely to mean that several players are told that they can pack their bags. However, the fact he has started Loftus-Cheek in all three preseason games suggests he might not be on that list.
There are a number of doubts about players in the attacking midfielder positions. Rafael Leao remains available for the right price, Christian Pulisic is injured and a loan is being pondered for Alphadjo Cisse, leaving just RLC and Christopher Nkunku ahead of the Torino game.
Ruben to remain?
His contract expiration (2027), his salary, and the management’s strong disappointment with his performance over the past few seasons continue to push many toward wanting a departure.
Yet, as we stand on August 10, it feels like there is a high chance of Loftus-Cheek starting in round one against Torino, barring any dramatic market upheavals or a miraculous recovery for Pulisic. Then, from August 24th, anything will be possible.
The truth is that the former Chelsea man’s starts in that area of the pitch in preseason arise from a lack of alternatives. That being said, he has been one of the most relied upon players, amassing around 180 minutes of playing time across the three friendlies.
Everything will be clearer as soon as Amorim declares the ‘redundancies’ in his plans, but these three games as a regular starter are a sign that shouldn’t be underestimated.