Forwards Akinola and Larin ruled out of Concacaf Gold Cup through injuries

Canada forwards Ayo Akinola and Cyle Larin have both been
​ruled out of the Concacaf Gold Cup knockout phase after suffering injuries in
​the Sunday group finale in Kansas City, KS, USA. Akinola suffered a knee injury
​in the first half and Larin suffered a leg injury in the second half as Canada
​finished second place in their group after the 0:1 loss to USA. Both sides had
​already guaranteed their spot in the knockout phase after opening the group
​phase with back-to-back wins against Haiti and Martinique.

Both Akinola and Larin played significant roles in Canada
​reaching the Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals for the third successive
​tournament, a first for the Men’s National Team Program. Larin, who has scored
​a record 10 goals this year, scored three goals in Canada’s two wins. Akinola,
​in his Canada debut against Haiti, drew the foul that led to Canada’s fourth
​goal via a Junior Hoilett penalty. Sunday’s group match in Kansas City was the
​first to feature Akinola and Larin paired up front as strikers.

Canada will face either Costa Rica or Jamaica in the
​Concacaf Gold Cup Quarterfinals on Sunday 25 July in Arlington, TX, USA. All of
​Canada’s matches at the 2021 Concacaf Gold Cup are broadcast live on OneSoccer
​and fans will find extended coverage across Canada Soccer’s digital channels on
​Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and YouTube featuring the hashtag #CANMNT.

As per Concacaf Gold Cup regulations, Canada will have until
​​ 24 hours before their Quarterfinals match to propose any medical
​replacements in cases of serious injury or illness. Any players proposed as
​medical replacements must come from the previously announced Concacaf Gold Cup
​provisional rosters.