US EditionBayern Munich criticizes Canada for handling of Alphonso Davies injury, threatens lawsuit
- On a Wednesday in late March 2025, Bayern Munich announced that their 24-year-old defender Alphonso Davies tore the ACL in his right knee during Canada's 1-0 win against the United States Men's National Team in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game in Inglewood, Calif, sidelining him for the rest of the Bundesliga season.
- Davies' injury occurred after he complained of fatigue following Canada's semifinal loss to Mexico three days prior, leading to criticism of Canada's management of the player.
- Bayern Munich chief executive Jan-Christian Dressen stated that sending Davies, an obviously injured player, on a 12-hour intercontinental flight without a thorough medical examination was grossly negligent.
- Jan-Christian Dressen told Bild that Bayern Munich is demanding a full investigation from Canada Soccer and expressly reserves the right to take legal action, with sporting director Christoph Freund calling Canada's decision to play Davies "borderline."
- Canada Soccer expressed full support for their Men's National Team captain, Alphonso Davies, amid criticism, while Davies' agent, Nedal Huoseh, stated that Davies was pressured by the coach to play against the United States, despite initial plans for him not to start.
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Independent EspañolBayern Munich threatens the Canadian football federation with legal actions for Davies injury
MÚNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich intends to take legal action against the Canadian football federation following the serious knee injury suffered by Alphonso Davies in a game of the League of Nations of CONCACAF that was of little importance.
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