Milan midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek admits that he is resigned to missing out on England’s Euro 2024 squad. The Englishman has been one of the Rossoneri’s most impactful players this season, scoring nine goals in 34 appearances across all competitions. Speaking to Cronache di Spogliatoio, the 28-year-old talked about his season with Milan and the impact coach Stefano Pioli has had on his career:
“Pioli continuously gives me feedback, even through videos. His English… is improving day by day! I work with the coach and his staff on analyzing my game, I think this tool is important in today’s football: watching the matches, seeing where and how to improve.”
“Ibra? He has been a great help since he arrived in this role. He is always outside the locker room, waiting for us to pass by, to encourage us. He speaks with everyone on the field, he is a fantastic person and leader. He encourages you to give your best. He tells me to throw myself into the area: ‘Try, try!’. And to be decisive.”
“Chelsea with Zola? He was fantastic in Sarri’s staff in London. He acted as the referee during training and was really skilled! We all teased him, we always went against him, it was fun. With Sarri, I played on the left, one thing I noticed about Italian coaches (Pioli, Sarri, and Conte) is that they never see you as a finished product, but always want to help you improve, they work on you. When I missed the Europa League final, it was frustrating. I ruptured my Achilles tendon on tour in the United States before the final, I couldn’t believe it. I got along very well with Sarri.”
“Conte? He is a fantastic person, very intense. I remember I didn’t know much about him before he arrived at Chelsea, when we met him for the first time he was very calm. Then as soon as he went to the bench… he was completely different! So passionate, so fired up. There is a big difference between Conte on the field and off it.”
“Going to the Euros? I hope so, but at the moment it seems difficult that I will be called up. I would like to return to play for England, but the goal is to do well at Milan. Also because England is only a consequence of the performance at Milan.”
