Kompany Says Davies Near Return Next Week as Musiala Eyes Pre-Christmas Training

Overview

• Speaking before Matchday 13 against VfB Stuttgart, Kompany said Alphonso Davies is very close to rejoining the matchday squad and is likely to be available next week.
• Kompany floated the possibility that Davies could get his first minutes against Mainz and could be included against Sporting without playing time, stressing these are contingent plans.
• Jamal Musiala remains further away but is expected to train with the team a few times before Christmas, with the coach suggesting 2026 for a fuller impact.
• Aleksandar Pavlović, taken off in the Pokal win over Union Berlin, was described as a non-serious case and could return to training in the coming days.
• The coach highlighted strict medical sign-off and patience after Davies’ ACL tear in March and Musiala’s July fibula and ankle injuries, praising Davies’ resilience.