Bayern Munich threatens Canada Soccer with legal action over Alphonso Davies’ injury
Bayern Munich is contemplating taking legal action against the Canadian soccer federation after Alphonso Davies suffered a serious knee injury during a match that was of little significance. The club’s chief executive, Jan-Christian Dreesen, stated to Bild tabloid on Friday that they are demanding a thorough investigation into the events and are reserving the right to pursue legal action.
Davies sustained a torn ligament and other damage to his right knee while playing for Canada in their 2-1 victory over the United States in the CONCACAF Nations League tournament’s third-place decider. Upon returning to Munich, Davies underwent surgery to address the extent of his injury, which will keep him sidelined for several months.
Bayern Munich is accusing Canadian officials of failing to provide proper care for the player. Dreesen expressed his concerns, stating that sending an injured player with a damaged knee on a 12-hour flight without a comprehensive medical evaluation is a clear breach of medical duty of care.
In addition, Dreesen criticized the decision to allow Davies to play in a match that held little importance, especially considering his pre-existing muscular issues. Bayern’s sporting director, Christoph Freund, echoed these sentiments, labeling the handling of Davies’ injury as “incorrect” and “negligent.”
As a result of the injury, Davies will be unavailable for the remainder of the season, missing crucial games as Bayern aims to secure the Bundesliga title and advance in the Champions League. The team’s defensive options have been further limited by the injury to French defender Dayot Upamecano, who also sustained a knee injury while on international duty.
With Davies and Upamecano sidelined, coach Vincent Kompany faces challenges in defense, particularly with South Korea’s Kim Min-jae already out due to injury. The absence of key players will undoubtedly test Bayern Munich’s depth and resilience in the upcoming matches.
