By claiming to be healthy enough to play Belgium on Wednesday, Alphonso Davies has given the Canadian Men's National Team a huge boost.
In their first World Cup game since 1986, Les Rouges take on the Red Devils to kick off Group F. They hope to make an impression.
Head coach John Herdman has been concerned about the health of Davies, FC Porto midfielder Stephen Eustaquio, and veteran Red Star goalkeeper Milan Borjan.
Herdman said of Davies in a statement on Saturday: That
However, Davies himself was much more upbeat when questioned on Sunday following a training session without any incidents.
