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Derek Cornelius incurred a non-contact injury during Canada training on Thursday and was taken to hospital. The injury was to the Marseille centre-back’s lower body. “Canada Soccer Men’s National Team defender Derek Cornelius sustained a non-contact lower body injury during training today in Toronto,” Canada Soccer said in a statement. “Derek was transported to a local hospital, where he is receiving medical care and undergoing further assessment. Canada Soccer’s medical staff are focused on supporting Derek and his full recovery, and we will provide further updates as appropriate.”A native of Ajax, Ont., the 28-year-old Cornelius has been capped 48 times by Canada and is a regular in Jesse Marsch’s squads. He appeared in four games for Canada at this past summer’s World Cup. His loan international goal came in a 2025 friendly against Wales. In his third season at Marseille, Cornelius has made four appearances across all competitions in 2026-2027, including three in Ligue 1. He has previously suited up for the Vancouver Whitecaps and spent the second half of last season on loan at Rangers.

SoccerDefender Derek Cornelius has been taken to a Toronto-area hospital after getting hurt while training with the men's national soccer team on Wednesday. Canada Soccer says 28-year-old sustained 'non-contact lower body injury'The Canadian Press · Posted: Sep 23, 2026 4:29 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 23Listen to this articleEstimated 1 minuteThe audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results. Defender Derek Cornelius was transported to hospital after suffering a 'non-contact lower body injury' in training on Wednesday, Canada Soccer said. (Jessie Alcheh/Imagn Images/Reuters)Defender Derek Cornelius has been taken to a Toronto-area hospital after getting hurt while training with the men's national soccer team on Wednesday. Canada Soccer says Cornelius sustained a "non-contact lower body injury" and was transported to hospital, where he is being treated and assessed. The national sports organization says medical staff are focused on supporting the 28-year-old left back, and further updates will be provided "as appropriate.