I'm under pressure to start! Shock Alfonso Davis Injured OUT Controversy...I should have managed more players

Mar 27, 2025

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Hong Myung-bo, the coach of the Korean national soccer team, was right. Protecting players was the top priority.

Sports media ESPN reported on the 27th (Korea time) 'Alphonso Davies (Bayern Munich) agent criticized the Canadian national soccer team'

Bayern Munich officially announced on its website on the 26th that `Davis and Dayo Upamecano returned to Bayern Munich with serious injuries in the national match.'

Davis played in the third to fourth places in the Nations League against the United States as a member of the Canadian national team. However, he injured his cruciate ligament in his right knee. Bayern Munich director Max Yval said "Unfortunately, there is a risk that players will return injured during the A-match. This time, it was particularly hard hit. The absence of Davis and Upamecano puts a heavy burden on Bayern Munich. The players will be closely monitored. I look forward to playing again soon. We have a strong squad. It will make up for this gap. It is important that we continue with our big goals."

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Shocking news ensued. ESPN reported 'Davis underwent surgery for a right knee injury. You have to leave the stadium for a few months. His agent said Davis was pressured to play even though he was not in full condition. Davis' agent "It's very disappointing. He wasn't in 100 percent condition to play. There was an expectation that he would not start. However, he seems to have been pressured by the coach to start. Davis is not the kind of person who can say no in those moments. Eventually he had to play and experience what happened. I think the Canadian national soccer team should manage the players better. Davis was disappointed. Fortunately, he has a great relationship with Bayern Munich. He will take good care of him."

The Canadian national football team wishes to express its full support for Davis' recovery from injury. His feelings and resilience are in line with his global talents. We all look forward to fully supporting him during his recovery. We have put the safety of our players first. Everything is untrue,' he retorted.

Photo = Capture the official website of the Bayern Munich club

Bayern Munich had various injury issues during the A-match in March. One of them is Kim Min-jae, 'Monster Defender'. Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany reported Kim Min-jae's injury ahead of the 2024-2025 German Bundesliga away match against Union Berlin at Stadion An der Alten Försterai in Berlin, Germany on the 15th. At a press conference with local media on Wednesday, Kompany said, "(Kim Min-jae) is injured. I hope that (Kim Min-jae's injury) is not too bad, but he will not be able to play for several weeks. It is already known that there is a problem with (Kim Min-jae's) Achilles tendon. Now we have to manage it so that we don't feel burdened."

The Korea Football Association released Kim Min-jae on the 17th. Hong said "The national team was fully aware of the risk of injury"He said "I wanted to give him a break boldly because it's not right to play with that player (Kim Min-jae) now in order to protect the player."

Kim Min-jae returned faster than expected. Bayern Munich released a photo of Kim Min-jae's training on the club's website. The club said 'The team made preparations for the home game against Sao Paulo. Kim Min-jae, who is suffering from Achilles tendon problems, also returned to the scene. Bayern Munich will face Sao Paulo at home on the 29th.

This article was translated by Naver AI translator.