Winger Tajon Buchanan will have to undergo surgery on Wednesday after breaking his tibia in practice ahead of Canada's Copa America quarterfinal against Venezuela.
The Canadian Soccer Federation said the Inter Milan striker suffered a lower leg injury during training on Tuesday in nearby Fort Worth. The training session was cancelled after Buchanan was taken away by ambulance.
Buchanan was taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment, the Canadian Soccer Federation said in a brief statement. A spokesman later confirmed that surgery was scheduled to repair a tibia fracture.
Buchanan signed with Inter from Belgian side Club Brugge in January, becoming the first Canadian to play in Serie A.
The 25-year-old from Brampton, Ontario, has seen action in all three Copa America matches so far.
Canada, ranked 48th in the world, will play Venezuela, ranked 54th, on Friday at AT&T Stadium in Arlington.
