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Doubts Remain over Davies as Canada Prepare for Qatar Match

  • Ahead of Thursday's World Cup Group B clash with Qatar, Canada's Alphonso Davies remains questionable due to a hamstring injury; despite participating in Tuesday's training session, team officials declined to confirm his availability.
  • Sidelined since early May, Davies missed Canada's tournament opener against Bosnia-Herzegovina last Friday, remaining in return-to-play protocols since joining the national squad in late May.
  • Emphasizing player safety, Canadian defender Alistair Johnston noted the team must prioritize the athlete's health, while midfielder Stephen Eustaquio added that Davies "has to be 100 per cent" fit before playing.
  • On Wednesday, head coach Jesse Marsch is scheduled to speak with media and could provide clarity on Davies' participation against Qatar; the team has maintained strict return-to-play protocols throughout recent training sessions.
  • Strategic considerations regarding Group B suggest officials may prioritize Davies' full fitness for next week's match against Switzerland, which could decide the group winner after Qatar held the favorite to a 1-1 draw last Saturday.
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Will Alphonso Davies play against Qatar? Canada keeps star's status under wraps

Questions continue to linger about Alphonso Davies’ status as Canada prepares for its next World Cup matchup.

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