England star emerges as major World Cup doubt after suffering serious injury | The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload ourSocial PartnerWe are 8 logo (opens in a new tab)AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleKaran Prashant SaxenaMonday 23 February 2026 09:03 GMTLoftus-Cheek fractured his jaw on Sunday (Getty Images)England international Ruben Loftus-Cheek sustained a fractured jaw during AC Milan's Serie A defeat by Parma on Sunday.The injury occurred approximately 10 minutes into the match following a collision with Parma's goalkeeper, leading to him being stretchered off.Italian media reports indicate he suffered a fractured alveolar bone, broken upper teeth, and two cuts, requiring surgery on Monday.Loftus-Cheek is expected to be sidelined for several months, significantly jeopardising his prospects of featuring in this summer's World Cup.AC Milan's 1-0 loss to Parma also dealt a blow to their Serie A title aspirations, as rivals Inter extended their lead to 10 points.In fullEngland star hospitalised with broken jaw faces months out to leave World Cup hopes in tattersThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in