MN: Fears averted as Loftus-Cheek's half-time substitution vs. Virtus was pre-planned

"Some may have been slightly worried when Ruben Loftus-Cheek left the field after only 45 minutes. However, this was the plan for AC Milan. Today's game was a chance for a few players to have a run out, and others to show where they are up to, after some time sidelined. Of course, the pace was lessened a bit due to the nature of the game. However, it was still a good chance to work."

"Nothing to worry about The Englishman has struggled with issues in the past, so some may have feared that this was the case here. However, the change was pre-planned, as MilanNews writes, following full-time. There is no reason to be concerned, they write, with the change planned before the game, whilst Pulisic, Jashari, Pervis Estupinan and Youssouf Fofana were all expected to play the full 90 minutes. The change, then, is nothing to worry about."

Ruben Loftus-Cheek was substituted at half-time as part of a planned rotation by AC Milan. Ardon Jashari and Christian Pulisic each played the full 90 minutes, meeting the main objective of the match. The fixture provided playing time for squad members returning from absence while the overall pace remained reduced due to the game’s nature. MilanNews reported the substitution was scheduled before kick-off and stated there is no reason for concern. Several other players, including Pervis Estupinan and Youssouf Fofana, were expected to play the full match. Loftus-Cheek had limited opportunity to influence the first half in his preferred areas.

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