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Kane Not Kone: Canadian Midfielder Misses World Cup Due to Severe Leg Injury Surgery
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair severe fractures in his lower left leg after suffering them during a match against Qatar, forcing him to miss the rest of World Cup.
Canada midfielder Ismael Kone has undergone successful surgery to repair severe fractures in his lower left leg after an injury in Thursday's match against Qatar, forcing him to miss the rest of the World Cup. The severity of the fracture required a major surgical intervention. Kone's injury is expected to keep him out of action for the remainder of the tournament. The extent of his recovery will be evaluated in the coming days.
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