Canada set to start World Cup without injured star Alphonso Davies
Canada's men's national soccer team is preparing for the World Cup with several players nursing injuries, including captain Alphonso Davies. Coach Jesse Marsch has indicated that while Davies will join the team, he may not be ready for the opening match on June 12. The team is also managing a roster puzzle due to the extensive list of injured players, prompting the delay in announcing the final squad.
- ▪Canada's World Cup roster will be announced on Friday, just before the FIFA deadline.
- ▪Alphonso Davies is recovering from a hamstring injury and may not be ready for the opening match.
- ▪Promise David is expected to be fit for the tournament after recovering from hip surgery.
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Open this photo in gallery:Canadian men's national team coach Jesse Marsch will name his World Cup roster this week while assessing injuries to numerous players in the team's training camp in North Carolina.Nathan Denette/The Canadian PressShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountAsked about his team’s injury situation with the World Cup looming, Canada coach Jesse Marsch paused.“How much time do we have?” he asked dryly.With Canada set to announce its 26-man tournament roster on Friday, there are plenty of questions still to be answered.Marsch says captain Alphonso Davies will play at the tournament.
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