"Bayern Munich will not allow Alphonso Davies to go to the World Cup if they are not satisfied with his treatment. The decision to participate in the World Cup will not be taken by Canada Soccer, after the disastrous misdiagnosis of Davies' ACL tear in March 2025. The main condition that FC Bayern have put forward is that Davies will be handled specifically by the club's own medical staff. Clearance to play rests on them, not the Canadian federation's medical team."
"Again, said medical team failed to notice the player was carrying an ACL injury when they cleared him to return to Munich last year. It was only discovered when Bayern Munich put him through an MRI after his return. The player has already been made aware of Bayern Munich's terms. Now, it all rests on his shoulders."
"Depending on how quickly he recovers, Alphonso Davies could make it back in time for the last couple of Canada's group stage games. Will that be enough to satisfy the player and the federation? Or will this drive a further wedge between Canada Soccer and Bayern Munich."
Bayern Munich will not permit Alphonso Davies to go to the World Cup unless the club is satisfied with his treatment. The decision is not being left to Canada Soccer, following a misdiagnosis of Davies’ ACL tear in March 2025. Bayern’s main condition is that Davies receive care specifically from Bayern’s own medical staff, and that medical clearance comes from them rather than the Canadian federation’s medical team. Bayern’s medical team previously missed an ACL injury when Davies was cleared to return to Munich, and the issue was only found after Bayern ordered an MRI. Davies has been informed of Bayern’s terms, and his recovery timeline may determine whether he can return for Canada’s later group stage matches.
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