April 23, (THEWILL) – Bayern Munich’s hopes of retaining their Bundesliga title were dealt a significant setback on Sunday, as left-back, Alphonso Davies, was diagnosed with a hamstring injury.
The Canadian limped off after just nine minutes of Bayern’s defeat to Mainz, sparking concerns about the severity of the injury. Reports later suggested he could be out for the rest of the season, a blow to the team’s prospects in the final stretch of the campaign.
In a statement on the club’s website, Bayern confirmed that Davies would be out “for the upcoming games” due to a muscle strain in his left hamstring. The news is a further setback for the team, who have struggled to maintain their form under Tuchel.
The manager’s side slumped to a 3-1 defeat to Mainz, their fourth winless game in a row. The result handed the initiative to Borussia Dortmund, who took advantage by trouncing Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 to go one point clear at the top of the table as THEWILL reported.
With just five games left to play, the title race is heating up, and Bayern will need to bounce back quickly if they hope to defend their crown. The coach will be hoping to turn things around quickly, but it promises to be a difficult ride, especially with key players like Davies on the sidelines.
Jude Obafemi is a versatile senior Correspondent at THEWILL Newspapers, excelling in sourcing, researching, and delivering sports news stories for both print and digital publications.
