Bayern Munich full-back Alphonso Davies will be sidelined for “several months” after suffering an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injury in his right knee, the club confirmed on Wednesday. Davies sustained the injury during Canada’s 2-1 Concacaf Nations League third-place playoff win over the United States on Sunday and will require surgery.
The 24-year-old has been a key figure for Bayern this season, making 31 appearances across all competitions. His agent, Nedal Huoseh, expressed frustration over the circumstances leading to the injury, claiming that Davies was not initially expected to start the match due to lingering fitness concerns from the semifinal against Mexico.
“I am very disappointed,” Huoseh said. “Alphonso was not 100 percent after the Mexico game and it was planned that he would not start against the USA. On Saturday night, the expectation was that he would not be in the XI. As a captain, I feel he was pressured to start the game by the coach — and look what happened.”
Huoseh criticized Canada Soccer’s management of players, stating that Davies’ injury could have been avoided. “Alphonso is obviously really disappointed, but thankfully he is in wonderful hands with a world-class group at Bayern who will take great care of him,” he added. Davies is scheduled to undergo surgery within 24 hours.
In a further setback for Bayern, defender Dayot Upamecano will also be out for several weeks after sustaining a knee injury while on international duty with France.
“Unfortunately, during international breaks, there’s always the risk that players will return injured – this time it’s hit us particularly hard,” said Bayern sporting director Max Eberl. “Our squad is strong and will compensate for these absences. We have the quality to continue pursuing our big goals.”
Davies, who has made 226 appearances for Bayern since joining from Vancouver Whitecaps in 2018, signed a new five-year contract in February, ending speculation about a potential move to Real Madrid. Upamecano, who joined Bayern from RB Leipzig in 2021 for €42.5 million (£38 million), has made 147 appearances for the club.
Despite the injury setbacks, Bayern remain six points clear at the top of the Bundesliga with eight games left, as they aim to secure a record-extending 34th German title.
