Ruben Loftus-Cheek’s importance to AC Milan was there for all to see during the win over Paris Saint-Germain, but the numbers also demonstrate how big his impact might be.
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The return of Loftus-Cheek to the starting line-up was eagerly awaits and he did not disappoint in his first start after being out for a month. He dominated the midfield for 90 minutes, and MilanNews have highlighted how the stats show Milan are a transformed team when he plays.
Loftus-Cheek has made 10 appearances this season, from which have come seven wins, one draw and two defeats (one of which was against Udinese when he came on late on at 0-1). The Rossoneri score 1.7 goals per game on average, and obtain 2.2 points per game.
Without Loftus-Cheek in the team Milan have played five games with one win, two draws, two defeats, a 0.6 goals average, and a 1 point average.
Looking at the Englishman’s ranking among Milan players during the game against Paris Saint-Germain, he had 262 metres of ball carry distance (1st), 183 metres of ball carry progress (1st), 3 fouls won (1st), 10 duels won (joint 1st) and 5 dribbles completed (joint 1st).
