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Alphonso Davies Details Mental Toll After 261-Day Knee Layoff, Eyes Full Bayern Return

He targets reclaiming his starting place under Vincent Kompany ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

Overview

  • The Canada international missed 261 days after a cruciate ligament tear sustained in March against the United States.
  • He returned in early December with a seven-minute Champions League cameo versus Sporting CP, then added two more brief outings before the winter break.
  • Davies says the psychological recovery proved tougher than the physical work, describing exhaustion and doubts during daily rehab.
  • He recalls hearing “three clicks,” enduring weeks without walking or bending the knee, and sleepless nights after surgery.
  • He insists he never considered quitting, emphasizing a decision to stay positive and work back to fitness.