CANADA manager Jesse Marsch gave an emotional update on Ismael Kone after his horror injury.
Sassuolo star Kone suffered a serious looking injury to his leg in Thursday’s World Cup Group B win over Qatar.
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Canada star Ismael Kone is consoled by his manager Jesse Marsch Credit: Getty
The pair had an emotional embrace after Kone’s injury Credit: Reuters
Marsch went over to show his support for his stricken star Credit: Reuters
Kone, 24, was taken off on a stretcher just before the hour mark during the 6-0 win in Vancouver.
Marsch walked over to his stricken star in a heart-warming show of support.
The pair were pictured putting their heads together and shaking hands as Kone was taken down the tunnel.
And the Canada manager gave an update on Kone’s status after the 6-0 win.
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He said: “Ismael is such a great kid.
“He’s so imperfect but that’s part of why you love him.
“He can do great things that nobody else can do, then the next moment he loses concentration.”
Marsch continued, “He embodies us as a team, it’s a huge loss for us.
Ismael Kone suffered what looked like a serious injury Credit: AP
Players and medical staff gathered to help the injured Canadian star Credit: Getty
“He’ll be fine, we’ll get him good doctors and get him back but that kid is a big part of our future and everything we do.”
Kone’s injury cast a shadow over Canada’s thumping 6-0 win.
Jonathan David scored a hat-trick against the nine men of Qatar to send the co-hosts top of Group B.
Canada face Switzerland in their final group stage game next week.
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