Canada Soccer says Stephen Eustaquio's injury not serious after X-ray
The midfielder was injured in a challenge by Gio Reyna during Canada's friendly loss to the United States.
SAINT PAUL — Canada Soccer says the injury Stephen Eustaquio sustained in Tuesday’s 1-0 friendly loss to the United States does not appear to be serious after the Swansea midfielder underwent an X-ray.
Eustaquio fell hard to the turf following a challenge by Gio Reyna in the 40th minute at Allianz Field.
Canada’s vice-captain stayed in the game temporarily before coach Jesse Marsch replaced him with Mathieu Choinière at halftime.
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Eustaquio, 29, had his shoulder examined Tuesday night in Minnesota before returning to Swansea, where he will undergo further assessment.
The Leamington, Ont., native joined camp late after getting married but played in all three matches during the international break, with Canada beating Chile and Peru on home soil before falling to the Americans.
Swansea plays its next match Saturday at home to Norwich City.
The injury occurred during a friendly match between Canada and the United States.
The match took place at Allianz Field.
The final score was 1-0 for the United States.
Stephen Eustaquio is a midfielder for Swansea City.
He is 29 years old.
He is from Leamington, Ontario.
He is Canada's vice-captain.
He got married recently, which caused him to join the national team camp late.
During the international break, Canada played three matches.
Canada beat Chile.
Canada beat Peru.
Both of those wins were on home soil.
Canada then lost to the United States.
The challenge that caused the injury was made by American player Gio Reyna.
Eustaquio was replaced at halftime by Mathieu Choinière.
He underwent an X-ray after the match.
Canada Soccer stated the injury does not appear to be serious.
He returned to Swansea for further assessment.
Swansea City's next match is against Norwich City.
That match is on Saturday.
It is a home match for Swansea.
With files from The Canadian Press, The Globe and Mail and Sportsnet