Derek Cornelius hospitalized after injury during Canada training

Olympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius was transported to a hospital in Toronto after sustaining an injury during a training session with the Canadian national team.

The 28-year-old suffered a non-contact lower-body injury on Wednesday while preparing for upcoming international friendlies. The Canadian federation confirmed that Cornelius is receiving medical care and undergoing further examinations to determine the exact nature and severity of the injury.

At this time, the duration of his potential absence remains unknown. The injury casts doubt on his participation in Canada’s scheduled matches against Chile, Peru, and the United States. For his club, Marseille, the medical diagnosis is critical as Cornelius has seen limited playing time this season, totaling 26 minutes in Ligue 1 and 67 minutes in the Europa League.