Marseille brace for defender’s hospital stay after Canada injury

Olympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius (28) has been taken to hospital after sustaining a non‑contact lower‑body injury during Wednesday’s Canada training session in Toronto, a federation communiqué confirmed. The setback arrives just weeks after his summer return to Marseille following a loan spell at Rangers.

Limited game time before the blow

Since rejoining the Ligue 1 side, Cornelius has featured sparingly, logging only 26 minutes in the domestic league and 67 minutes in the UEFA Europa League. His start against Besiktas in the Europa League hinted at a rotation role in a squad already described as threadbare.

The injury compounds the challenges faced by manager Bruno Genesio, who now must adjust his defensive options ahead of upcoming fixtures.

According to the official Canada national team X account, the defender was transported to a local hospital after the training incident and is currently receiving care, with further assessment pending.

Marseille will monitor his recovery closely, as the club’s defensive depth remains thin.

Fans will await updates on his condition before the next Ligue 1 and Europa League outings.