"I think that this is an ideal situation in terms of getting him back to 100% in top form, without risk, lowering the risk of potential injuries. We're monitoring all the guys [in the Canada squad] who have had long-term injuries, and trying to communicate with them and with their clubs to be on the cautious side of their return-to-play protocols."
"I think Alphonso is poised. If you talk to him right now, mentally and physically he's regenerated and excited. That's what happens a lot of times when you're out for a long time; more than anything you're just so excited to be playing football again. That's definitely where he's at."
Alphonso Davies returned to action on Dec. 9 for Bayern Munich after a nine-month absence following a right-knee ligament tear and related damage sustained in March against the United States. Davies completed a two-week break and is undergoing a new preseason programme to rebuild match fitness. Canada intends to monitor and cautiously manage players recovering from long-term injuries through communication with clubs and return-to-play protocols. Davies is reported as mentally and physically regenerated and expected to play a significant role in Canada's buildup to the 2026 World Cup, with a friendly against Guatemala scheduled for Jan. 18.
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