Alphonso Davies is considered one of the rising stars on the Canadian national team. That’s why the Bayern star was named to the roster for the tournament despite his muscle injury, though he missed the first game. Now there’s an update.
Bayern Munich officials were quite nervous ahead of the tournament regarding Davies and his health. The Canadian had traveled to join the national team while still injured and was being brought back gradually.
It was agreed that the association’s doctors would be in constant communication with those of the record champions. Nothing was to be risked; the player’s health was the top priority.
Davies Ready for His First World Cup Appearance
It was clear from the start that Davies wouldn’t be ready for Canada’s opening match against Bosnia and Herzegovina, which ended in a 1-1 draw. Still, Davies recently resumed training with the ball, then increased the intensity, and eventually trained with the team.
There were high hopes in Canada that he might be ready for the second match against Qatar. And that is exactly the case, as national team coach Jesse Marsch has now announced. In any event, the left-footed player will be on the roster.
“Alphonso is looking really good. And it’s all about this: ‘OK, what kind of game is this, what kind of moment is this, and what exactly can he contribute?’ But he’s ready; he’ll be available,” Marsch explained at the press conference ahead of the crucial match.
It’s still unclear whether he’ll make the starting lineup. Given the Bayern star’s muscle injury, that might be a bit too soon. But there’s no question that Davies, with his speed and dynamism, can play a very effective role even as a substitute. After the match against Qatar, Canada will also face Switzerland.
