If the cancellation of the January Preparatory Camp (aka “Camp Poutine’) 10 days ago wasn’t bad enough news, Canada Soccer announced Friday that Alphonso Davies would miss the entire upcoming World Cup Qualifying window. Bayern Munich club physicians revealed that the Canada talisman was experiencing “mild myocarditis” after his recent bout of Covid-19. While we all wish Phonzie the best with a swift and full recovery, CanMNT will need to prepare for this window without their number one star’s presence.
Indeed, the Omicron wave has been playing havoc with football plans and schedules everywhere, with games once again held without fans in many nations, and club games being postponed as shorthanded teams find themselves unable to field competitive lineups.