Canada coach believes injured Alphonso Davies will play in World Cup, but probably not opener
Canada's head coach Jesse Marsch is optimistic that captain Alphonso Davies will participate in the World Cup despite his recent injury. Davies, who injured his hamstring while playing for Bayern Munich, is expected to miss the team's opening match. He will join the Canadian team later this month after continuing his rehabilitation in Germany.
- ▪Jesse Marsch believes Alphonso Davies will play in the World Cup but likely not in the opener.
- ▪Davies injured his hamstring earlier this month while playing for Bayern Munich.
- ▪He will join the Canadian team on May 31 after completing his rehab in Germany.
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