Canadian Kadeisha Buchanan sidelined by knee injury playing for Chelsea
In a week filled with unfortunate news for the Canadian women’s soccer team, the departure of head coach Bev Priestman was just the beginning. Chelsea coach Sonia Bompastor delivered another blow by announcing that veteran Canadian defender Kadeisha Buchanan has suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury.
The heartbreaking news came after Chelsea’s impressive 2-0 victory over Manchester City, which propelled them to the top of the Women’s Super League standings. Bompastor shared the devastating update about Buchanan’s injury, revealing that she had injured her ACL following the Liverpool game.
Expressing her sadness, Bompastor emphasized Buchanan’s importance to the team and vowed to support her through this challenging time. Buchanan, a key player with 154 caps for Canada, had been showcasing exceptional performance alongside Vanessa Gilles in the backline.
Unfortunately, Buchanan is not the only Canadian player to be sidelined with an ACL injury this season. Cloe Lacasse of Utah Royals and Liam Millar of Hull City have also suffered similar fates, highlighting the physical toll of the sport.
The news of Buchanan’s injury adds to the recent turmoil within Canada Soccer, as Priestman and assistant coach Jasmine Mander were let go in the aftermath of the drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics. Analyst Joey Lombardi, also implicated in the scandal, resigned from his position at Canada Soccer.
Despite the setbacks, the Canadian women’s team is gearing up for upcoming matches against Iceland and South Korea in Spain. With a new coaching staff and several key players missing due to injury, the team will face challenges as they strive for success on the international stage.
As the Canadian women’s team navigates through these difficult times, the support from fans and the soccer community will be crucial in helping them overcome adversity and emerge stronger than ever. The road ahead may be tough, but with resilience and determination, the team can rise above the setbacks and continue to make their mark in women’s soccer.
