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Davies called to Canada camp despite hamstring injury

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Bayern Munich full‑back Alphonso Davies has been named in Canada’s final training camp despite a lingering hamstring strain. The 25‑year‑old picked up the injury in the Champions League semi‑final second leg against Paris St‑Germain on May 6, with Bayern initially projecting several weeks out. Canada will evaluate his fitness in Charlotte, North Carolina, ahead of the squad announcement. The camp runs June 2‑4 with full‑team drills.

His club season was hampered, yielding only 13 Bundesliga outings as injuries plagued Bayern’s campaign. Davies previously missed March friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia and sat out the United States match in 2023 after an ACL tear. He still features in Canada’s 2022 World Cup roster, where he scored in a 4‑1 loss to Croatia. His pace remains a key asset for Canada.

Canada will host Uzbekistan in Edmonton on June 1 and Ireland in Montreal on June 5 before opening the home World Cup against Bosnia‑Herzegovina on June 12. Coach Jesse Marsch must decide whether World Cup squad inclusion is viable given Davies’ recovery timeline. The decision will shape Canada’s attacking options for the tournament. Fans will watch his minutes closely.