Injured Davies set to miss Canada World Cup opener
Alphonso Davies is expected to miss Canada's opening World Cup match due to a hamstring injury. Head coach Jesse Marsch remains optimistic that Davies will participate in the tournament at some point. Canada will begin their World Cup campaign against Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12 in Toronto.
- ▪Davies suffered a hamstring injury during a Champions League match on May 6.
- ▪He is expected to be out of action for several weeks according to Bayern Munich.
- ▪Marsch believes Davies will play in the World Cup but not in the opening match.
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