Tajon Buchanan Injury Update, What Happened to Tajon Buchanan?
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Updated Jul 06, 2024
Tajon Buchanan Injury Update
Inter Milan's wingback Tajon Buchanan broke his tibia during training with the Canadian national team at the Copa America. He will need surgery and is expected to be out for 4-5 months, possibly returning by late 2024 or early 2025. Buchanan’s absence leaves a gap in Inter’s squad depth for wingbacks.
Although they have other players like Federico Dimarco, Carlos Augusto, Matteo Darmian, and Denzel Dumfries, they are considering signing a new player to cover Buchanan’s position.
Who is Tajon Buchanan?
Tajon Trevor Buchanan is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Inter Milan in Italy's Serie A and the Canada national team. He is recognized for his speed and technical skills. Buchanan typically plays as a wide midfielder but is versatile enough to also play as a full-back and winger. His adaptability and athleticism make him a valuable player for both his club and national team.
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Tajon Buchanan Age
As of 2024, Tajon Buchanan is 25 years old. He was born on February 8, 1999 in Brampton, Ontario, and has Jamaican heritage. He started playing soccer at eight with Brampton Youth and won the 2014 IMG Cup with Mississauga Falcons.
At 15, he moved to Colorado with his best friend and former coach, Chrys Chrysanthou, to join the Real Colorado academy. Buchanan played college soccer at Syracuse University from 2017 to 2018, making 33 appearances, scoring 12 goals, and providing six assists.
Tajon Buchanan Career
Tajon Buchanan was listed in the Canadian U-23 provisional roster for the 2020 CONCACAF Men's Olympic Qualifying Championship in February 2020 and made the final squad in March 2021. Buchanan joined the Canadian senior national team in January 2021.
He debuted in June 2021, assisting two goals in a 7-0 win against Aruba. Buchanan played in the 2022 World Cup and assisted Canada's first-ever World Cup goal. He also participated in the 2023 CONCACAF Nations League Finals and the 2024 Copa América, where he suffered a broken tibia.
What Happened to Tajon Buchanan?
Inter Milan's wingback Tajon Buchanan broke his tibia while training with the Canadian national team at the Copa America. He will need surgery and will be out for 4-5 months, possibly returning late 2024 or early 2025. His absence affects Inter's wingback options, so they might sign a new player.
