As Canada strives to progress in Gold Cup, captain and goalkeeper Milan Borjan's absence will undoubtedly be felt  

Canada's Goalkeeper Milan Borjan to Miss Remainder of Gold Cup Due to Injury. The Canadian Press

Canada's men's national team captain and goalkeeper Milan Borjan will be unable to participate in the remaining matches of the CONCACAF Gold Cup due to an unspecified injury, as confirmed by Canada Soccer. 

Borjan has returned to Europe to focus on his recovery ahead of the upcoming 2023-24 club season. This news comes after Borjan's appearances in Canada's recent Gold Cup matches against Guadeloupe and Guatemala.

In light of the unfortunate development, Canada Soccer stated, "Milan Borjan will miss the rest of the CONCACAF Gold Cup with an undisclosed injury." The goalkeeper's absence poses a challenge for the team as they continue their campaign in the tournament.

Borjan, who currently plays for Red Star Belgrade, has been an integral part of Canada's national team, setting records with 77 appearances and 35 clean sheets as a goalkeeper. He also represented Canada in last year's World Cup and last month's CONCACAF Nations League. Borjan's experience and skill have been valuable assets to the team, making his absence a significant setback.

Looking ahead, Canada faces a crucial match against Cuba on Tuesday in Houston. They must secure a victory to maintain their chances of advancing to the Gold Cup quarter-finals from Group D. With two points from two matches, the team's performance against Cuba will determine their fate in the tournament.

In Borjan's absence, Canada will have to rely on the strength and depth of their squad to compensate for his absence in the upcoming matches. The team's determination to overcome this hurdle was expressed by coach John Herdman, who said, "We have a strong squad and will work together to continue our journey in the Gold Cup despite Milan's absence."

As Canada strives to progress in the Gold Cup, the absence of their captain and goalkeeper Milan Borjan will undoubtedly be felt. The team will need to rally together, relying on their collective abilities to navigate through the challenges that lie ahead.