Canadian footballer Alphonso Davies, a big figure in his team, is doubtful for his World Cup debut against Belgium next Wednesday for the first date of the Group F of Qatar 2022.

On November 5, the left winger of Bayern Münich He had a muscle injury in his left leg, which appeared to be serious, but is now considered by Canadian medical staff to have a chance, albeit minimal, face “the Reds” of Europe in the match to be played at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium.

The Canadian star missed friendlies against Bahrain and Japan but is already in Qatar, days behind his teammates, aiming to be in time for the opener against Belgium.

It is not so clear that he can participate and he has made it known selector John Herdman. “He’s very excited, but he’s not quite recovered,” He confessed to his country’s press.

The Canadian is clear he doesn’t want to force his main player ‘it could be a long tournament for Canada’. It therefore seems unlikely that he will start, although it may be an alternative if the game goes wrong. “The last thing I want is for Alphonso to miss this,” Herdman said.

The player trained separately on his first day in Asia but is part of the expedition. His weight in the Canadian team goes beyond what he brings to the field. John Herdman underlined the importance of having him with them: “It was wonderful to see him again, he always brings a special energy. It’s great to reconnect for the players.” Carefully, but Davies is already in Qatar.

Canada qualified for the Concacaf qualifiers will face Belgium for the first date of group F, next Wednesday from 4:00 p.m. (Argentina time), at the Ahmed Bin Ali stadium.