Bayern Munich Faces Defensive Crisis as Davies and Upamecano Sidelined
Alphonso Davies' season-ending ACL tear and Dayot Upamecano's knee injury compound Bayern's challenges ahead of pivotal matches in Bundesliga and Champions League.
- Alphonso Davies has been ruled out for at least six months after undergoing surgery for a torn ACL sustained during international duty with Canada.
- Dayot Upamecano will miss several weeks due to loose cartilage in his left knee, further depleting Bayern's defensive options.
- Bayern will rely on replacements such as Hiroki Ito, Raphael Guerreiro, and Eric Dier to reorganize their defense for upcoming matches.
- The injuries come at a critical juncture as Bayern prepares to defend its Bundesliga lead and face Inter Milan in the Champions League quarterfinals in April.
- Disputes have emerged between Davies' agent and Canada Soccer over his fitness to play, with the association denying allegations of negligence.