Ismaël Koné
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Quiet in draw
Kone recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Friday's 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Analysis: Kone didn't have much to do during Friday's draw and he struggled to really get involved in the attack. His lone shot was poor and neither of his crosses proved very threatening. The midfielder is still getting back to full fitness, but even when fully healthy it's unlikely he becomes a major contributor in the attack.
Back in training Thursday
Kone (illness) has avoided a major ailment and practiced with the Canadian national team, and he should be available for Friday's clash with Bosnia-Herzegovina, Joseph McBride of The Mirror reports.
Analysis: Kone missed the previous training session due to a fever but made a quick comeback, suggesting he'll be ready to start in the first World Cup group stage game. The midfielder's presence in the lineup would limit Nathan Saliba and Jonathan Osorio to substitute roles in the short term. Kone recorded six goals over 35 Serie A appearances for Sassuolo in 2025/26, and he has also scored four times across 39 matches at the international level, but he's more likely to be a source of passing numbers in his central spot.
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