- Ruben Loftus-Cheek was withdrawn after 34 minutes vs. Brazil after appearing to hurt his back.
- The severity of the injury is unclear…
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Another night of international football, another injury problem for a Chelsea player.
Thankfully for Antonio Conte, this one will not affect him directly, but it could prove to be a major headache for managerial counterpart Roy Hodgson.
Academy product Ruben Loftus-Cheek, who is spending the 2017/18 campaign on-loan at Crystal Palace, hobbled off after 34 minutes with what appeared to be a back injury.
Blow for the #ThreeLions, as @rubey_lcheek limps off after 35 minutes. Still goalless here. pic.twitter.com/8jxY52t8ho
— England (@England) 14 November 2017
It was clear to see that Loftus-Cheek would not be able to continue soon after the impact, but only time will tell how serious an injury it is, and how long he will be sidelined for – if at all.
Positives to be taken
Although Loftus-Cheek’s first senior international experience did not end how he would have liked, all signs are positive.
After being named man of the match following his debut against Germany on Friday, Gareth Southgate opted to start him once again against Brazil. This is only the beginning for Loftus-Cheek…
