Nagelsmann confirms muscle fiber tear for Davies, World Cup may be in jeopardy
By Peter Weis @PeterVicey
Alphonso Davies' availability for the Canadian national team in the coming World Cup may be in danger after his Bundesliga club revealed that the 22-year-old had suffered a muscle tear in Saturday's narrow 1-0 win over Hertha.
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"According to the doc, it's at least a fiber tear," Nagelsmann revealed, "We'll have to wait and see what info comes out tomorrow."
A muscle-fiber tear could potentially sideline Davies for up to 4-6 weeks. The played dubbed by his teammates as the "Bavarian roadrunner" is expected to lead his national team in their first appearance in the World Cup Finals since 1986.
The Canadian men's national team kick-off their World Cup campaign against Belgium in their opening group stage match in 18 days' time. Davies has been capped for his national team 35 times and scored 12 goals.
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