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Marseille defender Derek Cornelius hospitalized after injury on Canada duty

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 24, 2026, 9:25 AM

Last updated Sep 24, 2026

Marseille defender Derek Cornelius hospitalized after injury on Canada duty
Summary

Derek Cornelius of Olympique de Marseille has been taken to a hospital after suffering a non-contact lower-body injury during a training session with the Canadian national team on September 24, 2026. The injury occurred in Toronto, and he is undergoing further assessment. Cornelius has played limited minutes for Marseille this season, totaling 26 minutes in Ligue 1 and 67 minutes in the UEFA Europa League. His absence poses additional challenges for manager Bruno Genesio, particularly given the team's thin squad.

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  • •Cornelius injured during training with Canada national team.
  • •He is receiving care at a local hospital in Toronto.
  • •The defender has limited playing time this season.
  • •His injury adds to Marseille's current squad challenges.
Latest Updates
  • 10:20 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille’s Derek Cornelius risks lengthy absence, Canada manager Jesse Marsch reveals
  • 9:25 AMYahoo Sports — Marseille’s Derek Cornelius taken to hospital
What they're saying
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There are mounting fears that Olympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius (28) may be consigned to the sidelines for the foreseeable future. It comes after the defender was transported to hospital...

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Olympique de Marseille defender Derek Cornelius (28) has been taken to hospital after sustaining an injury while away on international duty with the Canada national team, as confirmed by a communiqué...

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