Conceicao heaps praise on Loftus-Cheek after injury return: “He’s a monster” | OneFootball

Ruben Loftus-Cheek is back in training following a complicated injury and during today’s press conference, Sergio Conceicao praised the midfielder.

It has been a season of injuries for Loftus-Cheek. After recovering from an adductor injury at the end of December, he completed his return in the Supercoppa Italiana final against Inter. A few days after that, however, he sustained a muscular injury in training and hasn’t played since.

Earlier this week, the midfielder returned to training with the group at Milanello and Conceicao was, of course, asked about this during today’s press conference. After the relapse in January, however, it seems Milan will take it very slow this time.

How is Loftus-Cheek doing?

“I’ve never properly had him due to injuries, but now he’s 100% recovered. He’s not ready for 90 minutes yet, but I like him a lot. He’s a very strong midfielder, he gets into the opponent’s area well. Physically he’s a monster, I hope to have him available for the end of this season. Last year he scored 10 goals, he’s a box-to-box player of great quality.”

There is no doubt that having Loftus-Cheek back will be important, as no other Milan midfielder matches his physique. On the other hand, Warren Bondo has settled in well and Yunus Musah is also showing signs of maturing, so there is no rush.