Davies injury casts doubt on Canadian's fitness ahead of World Cup

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Alphonso Davies picked up an injury in Bayern Munich's 2-3 victory at Hertha Berlin. GOAL

Canada are making only their second appearance at a World Cup, but they might be without one of their star players in Qatar.

Alphonso Davies could face an agonising wait to see if he will be able to feature at the World Cup after sustaining an apparent hamstring injury.

Bayern Munich full-back Davies, who along with Lille striker Jonathan David is one of Canada's leading lights heading to Qatar, was forced off in the 64th minute of Saturday's Bundesliga clash with Hertha Berlin.

The 22-year-old was holding his right hamstring as he walked gingerly off the field to be replaced by Lucas Hernandez. Canada, who will be co-hosts in 2026, have qualified for just their second World Cup, having last appeared at the tournament in 1986.

Speaking after Bayern's fourth league win in a row, concerned coach Julian Nagelsmann said: "In terms of that injury, we have to wait until tomorrow. The doctor says there is at least one fibre tear. Wait and see what comes out tomorrow."

They have been drawn in Group F alongside Belgium, Morocco and Croatia.