Bayern Munich fans can breathe a sigh of relief after Canada head coach Jesse Marsch confirmed that Alphonso Davies did not suffer a serious injury despite missing his side's World Cup Round of 16 defeat to Morocco.
Davies was a notable absentee as Canada exited the tournament, prompting immediate concern over the fitness of one of Bayern's most important players. But speaking after the match, Marsch explained that the decision to leave the full-back out was purely precautionary.
"Alphonso didn't feel right yesterday in training and we got an MRI," Marsch said.
"The good news was that there was no injury, but his hamstring didn't feel right."
Canada had hoped the Bayern defender would recover overnight and be available for the knockout clash, but his condition failed to improve sufficiently on matchday.
Davies was a notable absentee as Canada exited the tournament, prompting immediate concern over the fitness of one of Bayern's most important players. But speaking after the match, Marsch explained that the decision to leave the full-back out was purely precautionary.
"Alphonso didn't feel right yesterday in training and we got an MRI," Marsch said.
"The good news was that there was no injury, but his hamstring didn't feel right."
Canada had hoped the Bayern defender would recover overnight and be available for the knockout clash, but his condition failed to improve sufficiently on matchday.
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