Lisbon (AFP) – Bayern Munich’s teenage forward Alphonso Davies missed a training session in Portugal on Wednesday ahead of the Champions League clash against Barcelona because of a “slight groin problem”.
Bayern head coach Hansi Flick confirmed the 19-year-old sat out the session as “a safety measure” ahead of the European quarter-final in Lisbon.
The Canadian teenager has had an outstanding season at left-back and having already lost right-back Benjamin Pavard to injury, Bayern boss Flick was taking no risks.
Davies’ participation in Friday’s clash is not thought to be in danger.
However, a possible alternative would be Bayern’s record signing Lucas Hernandez, who cost 80 million euros ($94 million) from Atletico Madrid, but has struggled with injury this season.
200+ Channels With Sports & News
- Starting price: $33/mo. for fubo Latino Package
- Watch Premier League, Women’s World Cup, Euro 2024 & Gold Cup
The New Home of MLS
- Price: $14.99/mo. for MLS Season Pass
- Watch every MLS game including playoffs & Leagues Cup
Many Sports & ESPN Originals
- Price: $10.99/mo. (or get ESPN+, Hulu & Disney+ for $14.99/mo.)
- Features Bundesliga, LaLiga, Championship, & FA Cup
2,000+ soccer games per year
- Price: $5.99/mo
- Features Champions League, Serie A, Europa League & Brasileirāo
175 Premier League Games & PL TV
- Starting price: $5.99/mo. for Peacock Premium
- Watch 175 exclusive EPL games per season