Koné’s Injury Drama: What Is He Thinking as He Leaves the Field?

A shocking injury. During the Canada-Qatar match, Koné suffered a serious injury following a collision during play. Everyone realized how serious the situation was.

The medical staff responded promptly, immediately immobilizing the Canadian midfielder’s broken leg. The player was then carried out of the stadium on a stretcher. On the way out, Koné kept inhaling something from a sort of green tube.

Medical staff administered Penthrox, a fast-acting painkiller often used by medical teams in cases of trauma and serious injuries. This medication is administered by inhalation and helps reduce pain while the soccer player was receiving initial treatment on the field and being prepared for transport to the nearest hospital.

After the rapid medical intervention, Koné himself, who had suffered the fracture,