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Canada midfielder Ali Ahmed to undergo surgery after tearing ACL
Subsequent scans confirmed a ruptured ACL, and the Canada midfielder is set to undergo surgery after landing awkwardly in a pre-season friendly.
- On Thursday, Canada midfielder Ali Ahmed was ruled out for an extended period after suffering a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament in his right knee, his English club Norwich City announced.
- The 25-year-old sustained the injury after landing awkwardly during the second half of a pre-season friendly against Spain's CA Osasuna on Saturday; scans confirmed the rupture, and he is set to undergo surgery.
- A Toronto native, Ahmed played a key role in Canada's run to the round of 16 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, establishing his importance to the national team before this setback.
- Canada faces upcoming international matches against Chile on Sept. 26 in Toronto, Peru on Oct. 3 in Montreal, and the United States on Oct. 6, all without Ahmed's availability.
- Norwich teammate Mohamed Toure plans to wear Ahmed's number during his recovery, offering symbolic support as the midfielder faces lengthy rehabilitation following his upcoming surgery.
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