European football: Loftus-Cheek has appendix surgery as Milan lose to Napoli

The Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has had successful appendectomy surgery after being diagnosed with acute appendicitis, the Serie A club said on Sunday. Local media reported that during Milan’s training camp in Napoli the England international experienced severe abdominal pain that necessitated hospitalisation for further investigation. Tests confirmed the diagnosis, prompting the operation, which went well, the club said in a statement. Further details on Loftus-Cheek’s condition have not been provided. First-half goals from Matteo Politano and Romelu Lukaku earned Napoli a 2-1 victory over Milan to move within three points of Serie A leaders Inter. Napoli, who came into

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