Canada star Tajon Buchanan taken to hospital by ambulance with 'significant lower-leg injury' ahead of Copa America knockout match vs Venezuela

Just three days before their crucial knockout round match against Venezuela, Canada were hit with a brutal blow Tuesday. Wingback Tajon Buchanan left their training session in an ambulance after going down with a lower-leg injury.

TSN's Matthew Scianitti reports that it occurred during a drill and that medical professionals arrived on the scene just after 10am CT.

Buchanan has been a crucial asset to Les Rogues since he arrived in the national team picture. The Inter Milan man earned his big-money move to Serie A in 2023, and after an up-and-down season, he's now been hit with an unlucky injury.

For Canada, one of their most dynamic players is now seemingly out of the picture for their clash Friday evening. The extent of the injury is unknown, but the 25-year-old has been hospitalized.

Posting on social media platform X, the men's program's page confirmed the injury.

"Canada Soccer confirms that Tajon Buchanan sustained an injury to his lower leg during today's training session. He has been taken to a local hospital for further evaluation and treatment. We will provide updates as more information becomes available."

Les Rouges take on Venezuela Friday evening in the quarterfinals of Copa America. After taking second in Group A, Canada advanced after scoring once across three Group Stage matches.