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Is another storm on the horizon for FC Bayern Munich? Reports suggest that the German champions plan to make an internal decision regarding whether their star defender, Alphonso Davies, will be cleared to play in the upcoming World Cup.

The question remains: will the injured Alphonso Davies feature in the home World Cup? The final word on this matter appears to rest with Bayern Munich.

As reported by Sport1, Bayern Munich is keen to avoid another clash with the Canadian Soccer Association over Davies’ injury status. To prevent further tension, the club has reportedly chosen a firm and structured approach: the ultimate decision on whether the left-back will represent Canada in the World Cup will be made solely by Bayern’s medical team at Säbener Straße. Neither the player nor the national federation will have the final say.

The disagreement arises from differing medical evaluations. Davies has sustained a serious hamstring injury in his left thigh. Bayern’s internal medical assessment estimates a recovery period of about six weeks.

Such a prognosis would rule him out of the World Cup. However, Canadian team doctors are said to have a more optimistic outlook, suggesting a shorter rehabilitation period, and within the Canadian camp, there remains confidence that Davies will be fit in time for the tournament.

Sporting director Max Eberl underlined the club’s position clearly, saying, “For that to happen, Davies has to be fit.”

The Bayern hierarchy is reportedly opting for a calm and cooperative approach to prevent the situation from escalating further before the World Cup begins. Speaking during the press conference ahead of Bayern’s final Bundesliga fixture against 1. FC Köln, Eberl said the club wanted to work closely with both Davies and the Canadian officials to “find the best possible solution.”

Discussing the possibility of Davies featuring in the World Cup, Eberl later added that “everyone will work together to make sure he has the chance,” but he reiterated his condition: “For that to happen, he must be fully fit.”

The tense history between Bayern Munich and the Canadian federation adds context to the club’s current cautious stance. The decision to let the medical department have the final say is not without precedent.

In March 2025, when Davies suffered a severe cruciate ligament injury, a major public dispute erupted between Bayern and the Canadian Football Association. The German club accused the Canadians of negligence, claiming that Davies had been made to play while already injured in a largely meaningless third-place match against the USA in the CONCACAF Nations League.

At that time, Bayern even threatened to take legal action.

The situation worsened after the match when the Canadian federation initially declared Davies fit, only for subsequent scans conducted by Bayern’s medical team in Munich to reveal the true extent of the knee injury. Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was reportedly outraged and publicly warned of potential legal proceedings against the Canadian authorities.

As co-hosts of the tournament, Canada will kick off their World Cup campaign on home turf against Bosnia and Herzegovina on 12 June, followed by matches against Qatar on 19 June and Switzerland on 24 June.

Meanwhile, Bayern Munich’s schedule continues with their upcoming fixtures in domestic and international competitions.