Sassuolo and Lega Serie A reacted to Ismael Koné’s horrific harm with the Canada nationwide staff, wishing him a speedy restoration: ‘We’ll get via this troublesome time collectively,’ his membership mentioned.
Sassuolo midfielder Koné suffered a damaged leg throughout Canada’s 6-0 win over of their second 2026 World Cup group stage sport on Thursday.
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Koné instantly the place he was visited by his teammate Bombito.
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – JUNE 18: Gamers of Canada react as Ismael Kone #8 of Canada receives medical consideration throughout the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group B match between Canada and Qatar at BC Place Vancouver on June 18, 2026 in Vancouver, British Columbia. (Picture by Fran Santiago/Getty Pictures)
Koné scored six objectives in 36 matches with Sassuolo throughout the 2025-26 season. He performed a major position for the Neroverdi in his first yr in Serie A, and the Italian membership despatched him a message on social media following his harm.
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“Get properly quickly, Isma,” Sassuolo wrote
“We’re near you, and collectively we’ll get via this troublesome time.”
Lega Serie A joined Sassuolo in wishing Koné a speedy restoration with a message posted on Fb: “We’re gonna wait to see you once more like this! Get properly quickly.”
The Serie A message got here with an image of Koné celebrating certainly one of Canada’s objectives towards Qatar earlier than his harm within the second half.
Koné’s restoration time stays unclear, however he’ll clearly miss a number of months of motion together with his membership.