Canadian soccer player Tajon Buchanan has suffered an injury that will prevent him from participating in the upcoming Copa America tournament.
Buchanan, who plays for the New England Revolution in the MLS, was set to join the Canadian men’s national team for the prestigious tournament in Brazil. However, during a recent training session, he sustained a thigh injury that will require him to undergo surgery and will keep him out of action for several weeks.
The 22-year-old midfielder has been a key player for both his club and country, making this injury a major setback for both teams. Buchanan has been in excellent form this season, scoring three goals and providing two assists for the Revolution. He was also a crucial part of the Canadian team that qualified for the final round of CONCACAF World Cup qualifying.
Buchanan’s absence will undoubtedly be felt by the Canadian team, who are set to face tough opponents such as Brazil, Colombia, and Ecuador in the Copa America. His speed, skill, and versatility on the field will be missed, and it will be a challenge for the team to find a suitable replacement in such a short time.
In a statement, Canadian men’s national team coach John Herdman expressed his disappointment at Buchanan’s injury, saying, “Tajon has been an integral part of our team and his absence will be felt. We wish him a speedy recovery and look forward to having him back on the field with us soon.”
Buchanan’s injury also comes as a blow to the MLS, as he was one of the players selected to represent the league in the All-Star game against the Liga MX All-Stars in August.
Despite this setback, Buchanan remains optimistic and determined to come back stronger. In a tweet, he thanked everyone for their support and said, “I’ll be back soon, better than ever.”
The Copa America tournament is set to begin on June 13, and Canada’s first match is against Martinique on July 11. The team will have to regroup and adjust their tactics without Buchanan, but they will undoubtedly give their all on the field in his absence.
We wish Tajon Buchanan a speedy recovery and look forward to seeing him back on the field representing Canada in the near future.
