MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Canadian star Alphonso Davies will not dress for Bayern Munich’s Champions League group game on Wednesday…
MUNICH, Germany (AP) — Canadian star Alphonso Davies will not dress for Bayern Munich’s Champions League group game on Wednesday night at Viktoria Plzen in the Czech Republic after sustaining a skull bruise at Borussia Dortmund over the weekend. end last.
Davies was injured in the 45th minute during a challenge with Jude Bellingham for the ball. The England midfielder, using his body to shield the ball from Davies, kicked the ball high with his right foot, looking to pivot and drive it away from the Bayern back. Davies put his head on the ball first and Bellingham’s boot connected to his face.
Davis received treatment and appeared unsteady as he was helped off the field. He saw no further action.
Canada will be at their first World Cup since 1986 and will face Belgium, Croatia and Morocco in the group stage next month.
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