Davies Makes Starting Lineup Return After Over Ten Months
Alphonso Davies made his return to the starting lineup for Bayern Munich after a hiatus of over ten months. The Canadian footballer participated in the Bundesliga home match against FC Augsburg, which was held at 15:30 local time.
Davies’ Road to Recovery
Davies had previously endured a long recovery following a serious knee injury. He last started a match for Bayern on March 15 of the previous year, prior to his comeback from an ACL tear in December.
Changes in Bayern’s Starting Eleven
In this match, Bayern’s coach Vincent Kompany implemented four changes to the team compared to their recent Champions League victory against Union Saint-Gilloise.
Notable Lineup Adjustments
- Alphonso Davies and Hiroki Ito replaced Tom Bischof and Raphael Guerreiro, respectively, in defense.
- Leon Goretzka took Joshua Kimmich’s spot in the starting lineup.
- Captain Manuel Neuer received a rest, with Jonas Urbig stepping in as goalkeeper.
- Several key players were unavailable, including Guerreiro, Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer, Sacha Boey, Dayot Upamecano, and Serge Gnabry.
Gnabry’s absence was due to a gastrointestinal infection, highlighting the team’s challenges leading into their Bundesliga fixture.
Conclusion
Alphonso Davies’ return marks a significant moment for both the player and the club, as Bayern Munich continues its campaign in the Bundesliga. Fans eagerly anticipate how this will impact their performance in upcoming matches.
