It has been a rough couple of years on the injury front for Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies.
The latest setback came Friday night, when Davies was forced off after just five minutes of Canada’s 3–2 victory over Guatemala with a lower-body injury. Canada assistant coach Mauro Biello confirmed that the defender would undergo further medical examinations to determine the full extent of the problem.
There is already concern that this could be a recurrence of the muscle injury that has caused Davies
problems in the past.
For Bayern Munich, this is becoming an increasingly frustrating situation. Davies is one of the most talented left-backs in world football, and his pace, athleticism, and ability to change games make him an incredibly valuable player when healthy. However, his availability has become a growing concern, especially with a contract that runs through 2030.
At some point, Bayern Munich has to consider whether it can consistently build around a player who has struggled to stay on the pitch. Davies is still only 25, so there is plenty of time for him to get his career back on track, but these repeated setbacks are difficult to ignore.
Are you getting worried about Davies’ long-term future, or do you still believe he can put these injury problems behind him?
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