Bayern Munich defender Alphonso Davies has announced that he is approaching the final stages of his rehabilitation following a serious knee injury that kept him off the field for more than half a year. The Canadian international suffered a torn anterior cruciate ligament along with cartilage damage in March, during a CONCACAF Nations League third-place match against the USA.
The 23-year-old underwent surgery shortly after and was initially projected to spend six to eight months on the sidelines, ruling him out for a large portion of Bayern’s season. Looking back on the moment he received his diagnosis, Davies admitted that the long recovery period initially felt overwhelming, but he now believes that “the hardest part is behind me.”
Steady progress at Sabener Strasse
Davies has resumed running drills and light training sessions at Bayern’s Sabener Strasse facility. His focus is currently on regaining strength in his injured leg. “I’m training well and running again,” he said, explaining that rebuilding muscle mass in his right leg remains one of the final steps before returning fully to team activities.
Despite his eagerness to be back, the left-back made it clear that he is prioritizing a cautious and complete recovery over rushing his return. “There’s no use in feeling sorry for myself. Injuries are part of the game. I just need to come back safely, even if it takes time,” he noted, expressing confidence in the progress made so far.
Mental strength through a challenging period
For Davies, the journey has tested not only his body but also his mental resilience. He described the psychological challenges of dealing with uncertainty and repetition during rehabilitation. “The physical part will follow,” he explained, “but not knowing exactly how long you’ll be out or what you’ll be able to do again — that’s the hard part.”
He spoke about the monotony of rehab routines, which often push both mind and body to their limits. “There are moments when your body doesn’t want to continue, and that’s when you have to be mentally tough. No one else can do it for you,” he said.
Davies also highlighted how the support of teammates Jamal Musiala and Hiroki Ito, who were undergoing their own recovery processes, has helped keep his spirits up. Training alongside fellow injured players has created a sense of mutual motivation, making a difficult period more manageable and strengthening his determination to return stronger than before.
