Tajon Buchanan
CAN
VillarrealRW
One-v-One Creator
Feb 8, 1999 (27)
Right
6'0"
150 lb
CanadaFeaturing for Canada
Buchanan is set to serve and likely start for Canada at the 2026 World Cup.
Analysis: Buchanan is entering his second straight World Cup with Canada, as he has been called up for 2026, likely to earn a starting role yet again for the team. He will likely hold down the right flank of the midfield, although he is versatile and could give time in the middle or either flank of the attacking midfield. He is one of the few players on the squad who plays in a top-five league in Europe, so he will be a key player to the team, earning seven goals and one assist in 34 appearances (21 starts) with Villarreal this campaign. He will then be used as a pain playmaker on the flanks, partnering up with Alphonso Davies (hamstring) once fit, mainly used to set up Jonathan David and Cyle Larin up front.
Finds back of net
Buchanan scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-1 victory over Levante.
Analysis: Buchanan found the back of the net while playing in just the final minutes off the bench Saturday during the 5-1 win over Levante. The midfielder has only been used in a rotational role off the bench, starting just four times in the last nine league appearances, having scored two goals with five crosses and making three interceptons in that span
Trains normally, option for Levante
Buchanan (undisclosed) returned to normal training Wednesday and is in contention for Saturday's clash against Levante, according to coach Marcelino. "Bucha trained normally, he will be an option for the game if he doesn't have any setbacks."
Analysis: Buchanan had been ruled out of last weekend's win over Celta with a knock and was listed as week-to-week at the time, making his swift return to full training a faster turnaround than initially anticipated. The Canadian midfielder will be keen to get back on the pitch for the final stretch of the season with the World Cup this summer firmly in his sights, and Villarreal will be happy to have him available again heading into Saturday's fixture against Levante.
Misses with knock
Buchanan was out for Sunday's 2-1 win over Celta due to a knock, according to Mattew Scianitti of TSN.
Analysis: Buchanan was not an option for Sunday's game after he was unable to train the days ahead of the contest, suffering from a knock. Luckily for the midfielder, it has only been deemed a knock, and he is week-to-week, potentially not missing much more time. They are now heading into the final stretch of the season with only five games remaining, so he will need to make a quick turnaround. Even more important, he won't want any setbacks, as he has his eyes on the World Cup this summer.
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