Ismaël Koné
As I initially had suspected and feared, Canada’s Koné is confirmed to have suffered a fracture of the fibula and tibia of his left leg.
He is reportedly undergoing surgery now.
I wonder if this is a possible pathological fracture, specifically of the tibia.
This usually occurs when there’s an underlying disease or condition—such as a tumor, infection, or metabolic bone disorder— weakening the bone making it easier to fracture.
Usually a kick like this wouldn’t lead to a fracture of the tibia + fibula.
This is the play and an idea of what the hardware in his leg will look like on X-ray.
Realistically he could return in 4-6 months.