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Canada’s Alphonso Davies Says Playing in World Cup Opener Still Possible
Davies remained in individual drills as Canada limited several players in training, with the captain unlikely to face Bosnia-Herzegovina because of a hamstring injury.
- Alphonso Davies trained alone Wednesday at Centre Nutrilait while managing a left hamstring injury, casting doubt on the Bayern Munich star's availability for Canada's FIFA World Cup opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina on June 12.
- Canada is training in Montreal for its final exhibition match against No. 59 Ireland at Stade Saputo on Friday before the FIFA World Cup begins. The squad opened camp in Charlotte, N.C., and now prepares for tournament play.
- Davies joined midfielder Jacob Shaffelburg on return-to-play protocols as Canada manages multiple injuries. Defenders Moïse Bombito and Alfie Jones, plus midfielder Ali Ahmed, participated in modified training sessions.
- Coach Jesse Marsch included Davies on his 26-man FIFA World Cup roster announced last week despite the ongoing injury. LAFC midfielder Stephen Eustaquio will captain Canada while Davies focuses on fitness recovery.
- Canada heads to Vancouver for group-stage matches against Qatar on June 18 and Switzerland on June 24. Davies said "Anything is possible in life," expressing optimism about recovery before the tournament's demanding schedule unfolds.
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torontotelegraph.comCanada's Alphonso Davies says playing in World Cup opener still possible
Canada star Alphonso Davies said he is still hopeful of being fit in time to play in the team's World Cup opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on June 12.
·Georgia, United States
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Alphonso Davies appeared in front of the media gathered at the Nutrilait Center, and quickly, the question on everyone's lips was asked. “Alphonso, will you be ready for the June 12 match” against Bosnia and Herzegovina, to raise the curtain on Canada's World Cup?
·Montreal, Canada
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