Canadian national coach
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In the dispute over the long failure of Alphonso Davies from FC Bayern, Canada’s national coach Jesse Marsch sees no fault. Left -back Davies will be missing the German record champion for a long time after having suffered a cruciate ligament tear in a game with the national team. Only an investigation in Munich had the diagnosis, previously Canada’s selection captain had completed the long return flight from California to Germany. The CEO of FC Bayern, Jan-Christian Dreesen, had therefore threatened Canada’s association with legal steps.
Marsch now said in the TV broadcaster “Sky Austria” that there is not so much to say on this topic. The former coach of RB Leipzig and Red Bull Salzburg denied that pressure on Davies had been exerted to play in the international match against the USA on March 23. “Of course we didn’t put pressure on the player. He was healthy and ready, and then it was a shame that the injury would happen,” said Marsch. There was nothing to do for him, the 51-year-old American said. Injuries are also normal in football. “Alphonso is an incredibly strong boy. Perhaps the strongest that I coached in my life,” said Marsch. The 24-year-old will come back very strongly.
Consultants expressed doubts about the use of Bayern professional Davies
Davies had extended his contract at FC Bayern in early February until June 30, 2030, but lacked Munich in the final phase of the season in decisive games. In the 2-1 Canada against the USA in the game for 3rd place in the Nations League of the Concacaf continental association in the initial phase. The advisor of Davies had been surprised that the full -back stood in the initial team and criticized march. Davies signaled him that he couldn’t start, said consultant Nedal Huoseh.
Munich’s board boss Dreesen also called for “a complete clarification of the processes”. When asked by transfer market, the Canadian association then took a position on the allegations from Germany. “We have further examined the circumstances of the medical care of Alphonso Davies. Medical documents confirm compliance with treatment regulations. Communication protocols show that our medical staff has always kept FC Bayern Munich up to date throughout the competition.” They had “spoken to FC Bayern Munich again to provide them with context and details and to clear up any misunderstandings”.