Canada received a worrying injury update ahead of the FIFA World Cup after Marcelo Flores was forced off the pitch during the second half of Tigres' Concacaf Champions Cup final against Toluca on Saturday.

The timing of the setback could not be worse for Canada, with the World Cup on the horizon and every available player at a premium for the national side.

Flores' early exit from the Concacaf Champions Cup final raises significant concerns over his availability for Canada's upcoming World Cup campaign, leaving the coaching staff anxiously monitoring his recovery in the days ahead.