Tigres UANL confirmed on April 11 that Canada midfielder Marcelo Flores suffered a myofascial tear in his left leg, with no timeline set for his return — adding another name to an already lengthy Canadian injury list ahead of the 2026 World Cup. Tigres stated that Flores’ return to group training will depend on his recovery progress, while a higher-grade tear could carry a timeline of three to six weeks. The injury compounds a difficult period for Canada’s squad. Defenders Sam Adekugbe, Moïse Bombito, Alistair Johnston, Alfie Jones, and Ralph Priso are all currently sidelined, while Stephen Eustáquio continues to…
Author: CanMNT Buzz
Celtic right back Alistair Johnston has acknowledged Canada’s mounting injury concerns ahead of the 2026 World Cup but expressed confidence that the squad’s key players will return in time for the tournament, which opens June 12 in Toronto. Speaking on Canada Soccer’s On Guard series, Johnston said: “Look, it’s sport. Injuries do happen. I think we’ve been really unlucky this year. If you look at the silver lining, there’s a chance we’re all back and potentially fresh for the World Cup. Jonathan David is the only one who might be indestructible. But you look at Alphonso Davies, myself, Stephen Eustáquio,…
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