The BBC have issued a statement after editing footage of Ismael Kone's horror World Cup injury from their highlights programme following concerns over the distressing audio captured during the incident.Canada midfielder Kone suffered a serious leg break during his country's emphatic 6-0 victory over Qatar in Vancouver on Wednesday night after being caught by a late challenge from Assim Madibo.The 24-year-old immediately collapsed to the turf in agony, with players from both sides quickly realising the severity of the injury.Initial highlights uploaded to BBC iPlayer reportedly included the moment the injury occurred, with microphones around BC Place Stadium appearing to pick up the sound of Kone's leg breaking.TRENDINGStoriesVideosYour SayThe broadcaster has since altered the clip, muting the audio while also ensuring no replay angles or close-up images of the Sassuolo midfielder in visible distress were shown.A BBC spokesperson told The Sun: "We edited the audio on iPlayer from the Canada vs Qatar World Cup game highlights programme due to the sensitivities around the injury to Ismael Kone."We took all the appropriate measures and did not broadcast any replays of the tackle or shots of the player in distress."We wish him a speedy recovery."Canada manager Jesse Marsch admitted after the match that the incident had left his squad shaken."You could hear the bone snap," he said."Your heart goes out to him. Everybody's shaken for him."One member of Marsch's coaching staff was also heard telling a fourth official: "His leg is hanging off."LATEST SPORTS NEWS:World Cup star who suffered horror injury poses for picture from hospital bedTV presenter quits and apologises after falsely claiming Lionel Messi's father had diedEngland national anthem row takes fresh twist with Thomas Tuchel 'unlikely' to be appeased by rule changeKone was stretchered from the field while receiving oxygen but still managed to wave to supporters as he was carried away for treatment.The midfielder later underwent surgery and is expected to spend four to five months on the sidelines, ending his World Cup campaign.Marsch described the former Watford player as a "huge loss" and expressed confidence that he would make a full recovery."Ismael is such a great kid," he said."He's so imperfect but that's why you love him."He can do great things and the next moment he loses concentration. He embodies a lot of what the team is. It's a huge loss for us."He'll be fine, we'll get him good doctors. He's got a big future and he's a big part of everything we'll do."Despite his ordeal, Kone appeared in good spirits when team-mate Moise Bombito visited him in hospital and shared a selfie from his bedside.Canada still produced one of the performances of the tournament to overwhelm Qatar.Nathan Saliba replaced Kone and marked his introduction with a superb free-kick before holding up his team-mate's shirt in tribute.The result leaves Jesse Marsch's side on the verge of securing a place in the knockout stages, while Qatar must beat Bosnia and Herzegovina to keep their own hopes alive.Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter