Maignan and Loftus-Cheek suffer muscle problems – the latest

AC Milan will be without two of their key performers for at least the next game against Genoa, as their injuries were assessed today.

According to the information we have learned, Mike Maignan and Ruben Loftus-Cheek underwent scans on the muscle problems they each picked up on Saturday, the day of the 0-0 draw against Juventus at the Allianz Stadium.

Just moments before the teams were due in the tunnel, news emerged that Maignan would not be starting between the posts and that it would instead be the veteran back-up Sportiello.

Now, it has been confirmed that the Frenchman has picked up an adductor strain as was being reported at the time.

Meanwhile, Ruben Loftus-Cheek has also suffered a problem which forced him off in the second half. The Englishman has a low-grade injury to his right hamstring, per what we have learned.

Both players will be re-evaluated again in one week, providing that everything proceeds as planned between now and then. The game against Genoa on Sunday will come too soon, therefore.

It means Marco Sportiello is heading for another start in goal after keeping a clean sheet against Juve, while some shuffling will be needed in midfield to cover for the absence of RLC.