Serious injury threatens to sideline Derek Cornelius from Olympique Marseille for a long time

Olympique Marseille have announced that Canadian defender Derek Cornelius has suffered a serious hip injury while with his national team during the current international break.

The club stated in an official medical statement that Cornelius suffered an injury during one of the training sessions with the Canadian national team, noting that the medical teams of the national team and Olympique Marseille are in constant communication to monitor the developments of his health condition.

Olympique Marseille has confirmed that the nature of the injury suggests the player could be out for a long time, without specifying the exact duration of the absence. The club will reveal more details about his condition as soon as the necessary medical information is available.

Olympique Marseille concluded its statement by expressing full support for Derek Cornelius, wishing him a "speedy and full recovery," and confirming that it will continue to stand by him and accompany him throughout his recovery period.