By Canadian Press

Canada star Alphonso Davies injured in training, will miss Gold Cup tournament

Jul 9, 2021 | 2:29 PM

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Canadian star Alphonso Davies will miss the Gold Cup after injuring his ankle in training.

Canada Soccer said the 20-year-old Bayern Munich fullback was hurt two days ago. There was no immediate word on the extend of the injury. 

Davies flew to Germany on Friday for further medical assessment at his club.

Canada opens play Sunday at the CONCACAF championship against Martinique, so still has time to name a replacement for the tournament.

Davies was preparing for his third Gold Cup, having helped Canada reached quarterfinals in 2017 and 2019.

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Canada, ranked 70th in the world, will face No. 83 Haiti on July 15 and the 20th-ranked U.S. on July 18 in the group phase of the tournament. Martinique is unranked because it is not a member of FIFA.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 9, 2021

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