Canada's Kone grateful for support after surgery

Canada's Kone grateful for support after surgeryTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Canada six-goal win over Qatar marred by serious injuryByTom RostanceBBC Sport journalistPublished2 minutes agoCanada midfielder Ismael Kone has thanked his team-mates and fans for their support after having surgery on a broken leg.The 24-year-old sustained the injury during the World Cup co-hosts' thumping 6-0 win over Qatar on Thursday.The former Watford player was caught late and badly by Assim Madibo as he challenged for possession, with players on both sides looking shocked as Kone received lengthy treatment.The Sassuolo midfielder was able to wave to the crowd as he eventually left the pitch on a stretcher.He said on Instagram:, external "Your love and support has been felt, honestly thank you so much. You can't even imagine how grateful I am to everyone who reached out and that has me in their prayers"I wanted you to know that I love you guys from the bottom of my heart and our brotherhood is everything to me."What you guys did yesterday will stay with me forever. I'll be back very soon and we'll keep making more memories together."Canada's final game in Group B is against Switzerland on 24 June (20:00 BST).Related topicsFootballFIFA World Cup 2026CanadaMore on this storyA day of tears, scuffles & history as injury mars Canada's momentPublished14 hours agoPlay BBC Sport's new World Cup predictor gamePublished9 JuneWorld Cup fixtures and group standingsHow to watch the World Cup on the BBCPublished6 JuneEverything you need to know about the World CupPublished1 April