Gold Cup: Canada's captain Milan Borjan ruled out due to injury

In a significant blow to Canada's men's national soccer team, their captain and goalkeeper, Milan Borjan, will be unable to continue playing in the CONCACAF Gold Cup due to an undisclosed injury. 

The announcement was made by Canada Soccer on Monday, leaving fans concerned about the team's chances in the tournament.

"Borjan will miss the rest of the Gold Cup as he has returned to Europe to recover ahead of the upcoming club season," revealed Canada Soccer.

Milan Borjan, who holds records for the most appearances and clean sheets for the Canadian national team, played a crucial role in recent matches, including a 2-2 draw with Guadeloupe and a goalless draw with Guatemala in the Gold Cup. The 35-year-old, who plays for Red Star Belgrade, is currently on loan with Slovakia's Slovan Bratislava.

His absence will undoubtedly be felt, as Canada now faces the challenge of securing a victory against Cuba to advance to the Gold Cup quarter-finals from Group D. The team currently has two points from two matches and must win their final group game against Cuba to progress.

In response to the news, coach John Herdman expressed his disappointment but remained optimistic about the team's performance, saying, "We'll miss Milan's presence on the field, but we have a strong squad and will work together to overcome this setback."

The loss of their experienced goalkeeper will undoubtedly put Canada's resilience to the test, but they remain determined to make their mark in the tournament and continue their journey towards success. 

The Gold Cup will undoubtedly be closely watched by soccer enthusiasts worldwide to see how Canada copes with this challenge and whether they can reach the quarter-finals without their captain in the net.