Canada’s World Cup hopes have been dealt a blow as star midfielder Ismaël Koné has suffered a broken leg, ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament. This setback comes just as Canada delivered a statement performance in Group B, but now coach Jesse Marsch must adapt his plans without a key talent.
Canada’s World Cup hopes have been dealt a blow as star midfielder Ismaël Koné has suffered a broken leg, ruling him out for the remainder of the tournament. This setback comes just as Canada delivered a statement performance in Group B, but now coach Jesse Marsch must adapt his plans without a key talent.
Canada produced a stunning 6-0 demolition of Qatar in Vancouver, yet the joy was tempered by a potentially significant injury to midfielder Ismael Kone. Coach Jesse Marsch lauded his team's performance but acknowledged the setback could reshape his midfield plans.
England supporters can breathe a sigh of relief as Declan Rice is expected to be available for the Group L fixture against Ghana, despite experiencing back discomfort in the win over Croatia. The midfielder, instrumental in the Three Lions’ 4-2 victory, looks set to continue his World Cup campaign without interruption.