| October 8, 2022, 2:12 p.m
Canadian star Alphonso Davies had to leave Bayern Munich’s game against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with a suspected concussion after taking a boot to the face.
The incident happened in the 45th minute at Signal Iduna Park when Davies challenged Dortmund’s Jude Bellingham for the ball. The England midfielder, using his body to shield the ball from Davies, flicked the ball into the air with his right foot, looking to pivot and take it away from the Canadian.
Davies got his head on the ball first and Bellingham’s boot connected with his face, not the ball. The 21-year-old from Edmonton then fell to the ground clutching his face.
Davies received treatment and appeared unsteady as he was helped off the field on the eve of the break. Davies saw no further action, with Bayern coach Julian Nagelsmann saying after the game that the Canadian had a suspected concussion.
Dortmund came back to tie the game 2-2 with goals in the 74th and 95th minutes after Bayern went 2-0 up.
Bellingham took to social media after the game, referencing Davies after applauding his side’s comeback.
“Sorry about the collision @AlphonsoDavies. Hope you feel better soon,” she wrote.
With the World Cup looming next month, Davies’ health will be a concern for John Herdman. The Canadian coach is already awaiting the return to action of Toronto FC midfielder Jonathan Osorio after he took an elbow to the head in a mid-July game in Chicago.
Davies’ season was cut short after developing symptoms of myocarditis, a mild heart condition, following a bout of COVID-19. He returned in early April after not playing since mid-December.