Alphonso Davies’ return to the Canada starting XI ended after only six minutes when the Bayern defender suffered a lower-body injury in the 3-2 win away to Guatemala.
The match was the first time in more than 600 days that Davies had started for his country. He was wearing the captain’s armband in the first leg of the CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final, but was forced off soon after kick-off.
Davies lost his footing during a demanding running challenge while defending on the left side. He immediately indicated that he needed to be replaced, although he was able to leave the pitch without assistance.
No detailed diagnosis has yet been provided. Canada assistant coach Mauro Biello, standing in for suspended manager Jesse Marsch, said Davies would need further assessment.
“He will undergo examinations in the coming days, and then we will know more,” Biello said.
The second leg will take place in Toronto on Monday local time.
Davies has endured a series of fitness problems since tearing his ACL in March 2025, with muscle injuries – particularly in his thighs – affecting his availability.
He consequently made only a brief appearance at this summer’s home World Cup. The Canadian soccer newspaper reported that, if the latest issue is confirmed as another muscle injury, it would represent “the worst-case scenario” for both Canada and Bayern.
