Moise Bombito revealed that a conversation with Canadian national team coach Jesse Marsch influenced his decision. Despite facing chronic pain in his left tibia, the 26-year-old defender is determined not to miss representing Canada in the upcoming FIFA World Cup hosted in his home country. His club, Nice, confirmed that Bombito will undergo surgery for the second time to address the ongoing issue.
Discussing his commitment to the national team, Bombito expressed his eagerness to participate in the World Cup despite his physical struggles. Despite initially fracturing his tibia in October and returning to play for Canada, he admitted to facing challenges during matches. The defender highlighted his determination to overcome the injury for the sake of his team and country.
Although Canada Soccer did not provide immediate comments on the situation, Bombito acknowledged the difficulties he faced due to his injury. He emphasized the constant pain and discomfort he experienced, indicating the need for surgery to fully recover and return to playing at his best level.
Bombito, who joined Nice in 2024 following his tenure with the Colorado Rapids in Major League Soccer, aims to put an end to his prolonged injury struggles and regain full fitness. Despite his setbacks, he remains focused on returning to the pitch at full strength after undergoing the necessary medical procedures.