Ruben Loftus-Cheek, the AC Milan player, is resolute in maintaining his excellent performance following his two-goal achievement against Rennes.

Former Chelsea midfielder Ruben Loftus-Cheek has expressed his satisfaction with his recent performances for AC Milan. He scored twice in their 3-0 victory over Rennes in the UEFA Europa League. The 28-year-old found the back of the net in both halves to secure a comfortable win for Stefano Pioli’s side in the first leg of their round play-off tie. Rafael Leao added a third goal for Milan, setting them up nicely for the second leg in France next week.

Loftus-Cheek has been in fine form for Milan, scoring five goals in his last five games. Speaking to TNT Sports, he credited his success to the hard work he has put in on the training pitch. He emphasized the importance of reading the game and positioning himself well to score goals. Loftus-Cheek expressed his satisfaction with his performances so far in 2024 and stated that he intends to continue in the same vein. He also expressed his enjoyment of playing football at the moment.

Milan currently sit in third place in Serie A, eight points behind league leaders Inter. However, their strong performance in the Europa League suggests that they have a good chance of progressing to the last 16. Loftus-Cheek described the European nights as some of the best and expressed his delight at securing a win and a significant advantage heading into the second leg. Despite the victory, he acknowledged that there is still room for improvement and that winning was the most important thing.

Having previously won the Europa League with Chelsea in the 2018/19 season, Loftus-Cheek knows what it takes to succeed in the competition. Milan are considered contenders to go all the way to the final in Dublin, but Loftus-Cheek remains focused on the upcoming second leg and taking it game by game. He acknowledged the presence of other strong teams in the competition and emphasized the need to stay focused on the task at hand.

Pundit Owen Hargreaves praised Milan for getting the best out of Loftus-Cheek. He expressed surprise at the midfielder’s age, noting that he has always been a talented player. Hargreaves believes that Loftus-Cheek is thriving in a team that plays to his strengths and has goalscoring ability.

Overall, Loftus-Cheek’s performances for Milan have been impressive, and he will be hoping to continue his fine form as the team progresses in the Europa League.