Dear Ismaël,First and foremost, I want to tell you how much my heart goes out to you.After being named Player of the Match against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Canada’s opening game of the 2026 World Cup, you suffered a fractured tibia and fibula against Qatar in Canada’s second match. In the midst of your country recording its first-ever World Cup victory with a remarkable 6-0 win, your tournament and your dream came to an abrupt halt.It’s cruel. It’s unfair. And it hurts.I first noticed your talent during your rookie season with CF Montréal. What stood out immediately was your confidence and quality on the ball. You had the athleticism to cover every blade of grass and the composure to influence the game on both sides of it. One moment you would be tracking back and winning the ball with a crunching tackle, and the next you would be driving through midfield and launching an attack.There was something special there.Fast forward to today, and that promise has turned into reality. Forty-four caps and four goals later, you have become one of the most important players in Canada’s midfield. Your ability to get box-to-box, destroy attacks, and still provide quality in possession makes you invaluable. Even after difficult moments at Marseille under Roberto De Zerbi, where Jesse Marsch publicly defended you, you kept pushing forward. Your eventual move to Sassuolo has allowed you to thrive and continue your growth.