Canada midfielder Tajon Buchanan underwent successful surgery on Wednesday after suffering a fractured tibia in his left leg, the news was released by the country’s soccer federation (Canada Soccer), which will face Venezuela in the quarterfinals of the America Cup.
The 25-year-old Inter Milan player was injured during training on Tuesday and was taken by ambulance to a Dallas-area hospital.
“Canada Soccer can confirm that Tajon Buchanan underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia this morning in Fort Worth,” the organisation said in a statement.
“We wish Tajon the best in his recovery process and hope to see him back on the pitch soon,” the statement added.
Canada Soccer can confirm that Tajon Buchanan underwent successful surgery to repair a fractured tibia this morning in Fort Worth.
We wish Tajon the best in his recovery process and look forward to seeing him back on the pitch soon. pic.twitter.com/3XsTlHt6gx
— CANMNT (@CANMNT_Official) July 3, 2024
Buchanan started Canada’s Group A opener at the Copa América, a 2-0 loss to Argentina. He then started on the bench in the 1-0 win over Peru and the goalless draw with Chile.
The Canadian team, making its debut in the continental tournament, advanced to the quarterfinals as the second-placed team in the group and on Friday will go to Arlington, Texas, to face Venezuela for a place in the semifinals.
Buchanan has scored four goals in 41 appearances for Canada, which will co-host the 2026 World Cup with the United States and Mexico.
Source: Gazetaesportiva
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