Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies is set to be sidelined for the next few weeks with a heart condition.
The German Bundesliga club have announced that the player has been diagnosed with myocarditis which is an inflammation of the heart muscle.
“With Phonzy, when we did our follow-up examination yesterday that we do with every player that has had COVID-19, we detected signs of mild myocarditis, i.e. an inflammation of the heart muscle,” Bayern manager Julian Nagelsman said in a news conference. “He’ll sit out training until further notice. He won’t be available, also in the coming weeks. The ultrasound shows this myocarditis isn’t so dramatic, but it’s a sign of myocarditis. Still, it has to heal, and that will definitely take some time.”
The 21 year old Canadian international has established himself as one of the best players in the Bundesliga since his move to Bayern Munich. It will be interesting to see if he can return to action soon.
Davies has the potential to develop into one of the best left-backs in world football, and the fans will undoubtedly be hoping for his swift recovery.
The player is set to miss Canada‘s upcoming World Cup qualifying matches, and it remains to be seen whether his country can secure World Cup qualification without his help.
As far as Bayern Munich are considered, the German champions certainly have the quality to do without Davies for the next few weeks. They should be able to keep the title charge on track without the Canadian international at their disposal.
Recently, Barcelona star Sergio Aguero had to retire from football because of a heart condition. Still, Davies’s condition is believed to be far less complicated, and he should return to action later this season.
According to a report from ESPN, myocarditis is caused by a viral infection, and it could lead to heart damage and sudden cardiac arrest.
