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Los Angeles FC Winger Jacob Shaffelburg to Have Surgery and Miss Canada's January Training Camp
Shaffelburg will miss early MLS and CONCACAF Champions Cup matches during an eight-week recovery from groin surgery aimed at preparing him for the 2026 season.
- On Jan. 16, Los Angeles FC announced Jacob Shaffelburg will undergo groin surgery, preventing him from joining Canada men's national team camp and the Jan. 17 friendly.
- Following his acquisition from Nashville SC involving $1,000,000 in General Allocation Money, Shaffelburg's injury was found during intake before the 20-man camp ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
- LAFC estimates an eight-week recovery, keeping Shaffelburg out for the start of the MLS regular season and early CONCACAF Champions Cup rounds.
- Toronto winger Malik Henry was called up to replace Shaffelburg, and the Jan. 17 friendly is not on a FIFA fixture date, so most Europe-based players were absent.
- With the 2026 season approaching, LAFC said the operation aims to fully resolve Shaffelburg's degenerative condition and best position him after 31 appearances and six goals for Canada.
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