Loftus-Cheek shares remarkable pre and post-surgery photos – “A heartfelt thanks”

Ruben Loftus-Cheek underwent an operation on a fractured jaw earlier on Monday, and the midfielder has sent a post-surgery message.

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When Loftus-Cheek collided with the Parma goalkeeper in the first few minutes of Sunday’s game, it became apparent quickly that something was seriously wrong. The midfielder needed to be taken off on a stretcher with a neck brace, and he went straight to hospital.

Earlier today, the club announced that the Englishman had undergone surgery to fix a fractured jaw and that he now faces an estimated recovery time of eight weeks.

On his Instagram story, Loftus-Cheek wrote: “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.”