Alphonso Davies suffers new injury

Davies left the field in the 6th minute with a muscle injury; Canada manager Marsch awaits medical assessment before deciding next steps.

Alphonso Davies suffered a new muscle injury during Canada's CONCACAF Nations League quarter-final first leg against Guatemala on Saturday, forcing him off the pitch in the 6th minute. Ralph Priso replaced him in midfield, requiring manager Jesse Marsch to alter his tactical setup early in the match.

Marsch said after the game that the full extent of the injury remained unclear pending a medical examination: "We'll get the complete report when the doctor examines him and then we'll decide on the next steps." Canada's return leg against Guatemala is scheduled for Tuesday, November 17.

German outlet Bild reported that the Bayern Munich left-back suffered a muscle injury, though the exact recovery timeline has not been specified. Davies has been plagued by fitness problems; he suffered four injuries during the 2025/26 season alone, following a cruciate ligament rupture in 2024/25 that sidelined him for 221 days.