Bayern Munich threaten to sue Canada’s national team over ‘clear violation’ in Alphonso Davies injury
BAYERN MUNICH are considering legal action against the Canadian Soccer Federation after Alphonso Davies’ injury.
The full-back, 24, is out for the rest of the season due to a torn ligament and further damage to his right knee.
That occurred on Sunday while playing in Canada’s 2-1 victory over the USA in the third-place decider for the CONCACAF Nations League.
The star has undergone surgery after returning to Bayern, who have accused the Canadians of failing to provide “appropriate care” for Davies.
Bayern chief executive Jan-Christian Dreesen fumed: “We’re demanding a full investigation into the events from Canada Soccer and expressly reserve the right to take legal action.
“Sending a clearly injured player with a damaged knee on a 12-hour intercontinental flight without a thorough medical assessment is, in our view, grossly negligent and a clear breach of medical duty of care.
“Davies should not have been playing at all.
The participation of Davies, who already had muscular problems before the game, in a match of no sporting significance is incomprehensible from our point our view.”
Bayern sporting director Christoph Freund also blasted the treatment by Canada’s medical team as he added: “Phonzy complained of fatigue.
“He’s the team captain, a young lad who wants to help his country.
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“Then there’s this injury. I think it’s negligent, unprofessional.”
Bayern boss Vincent Kompany will be without Davies for Bayern’s Bundesliga run-in and quest to reach the Champions League final at their home stadium.
French defender Dayot Upamecano also returned from Nations League duty with a knee injury, although it is not as serious.
Fellow defender Kim Min-jae was already sidelined.