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Bayern Munich Blames Canada Soccer for Alphonso Davies ACL Injury

The German club accuses Canada Soccer of gross negligence and considers legal action after Davies is sidelined for six months.

Mar 20, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Canada defender Alphonso Davies (19) kicks the ball against Mexico in the second half during a Concacaf Nations League semifinal match at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jessica Alcheh-Imagn Images/File Photo
Soccer Football - Bundesliga - VfL Bochum v Bayern Munich - Vonovia Ruhrstadion, Bochum, Germany - October 27, 2024 Bayern Munich sporting director Christoph Freund before the match REUTERS/Leon Kuegeler
Canada captain Alphonso Davies (in white) is set to mix six months with a knee injury

Overview

  • Alphonso Davies suffered a torn ACL during Canada's 2-1 win over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place playoff on March 23, 2025.
  • Bayern Munich criticized Canada Soccer for allowing Davies to play despite signs of fatigue and for sending him on a 12-hour flight without a thorough medical assessment.
  • Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen and sporting director Christoph Freund described Canada Soccer's actions as negligent and unprofessional, demanding a full investigation.
  • The injury sidelines Davies for at least six months, impacting Bayern's Bundesliga and Champions League campaigns, alongside the absence of defender Dayot Upamecano.
  • Bayern coach Vincent Kompany emphasized the need for the team to adapt and maintain focus on upcoming matches despite the setbacks.