Alphonso Davies Suffers Hamstring Injury Shortly After ACL Return
Munich, Germany – February 27, 2026 – Bayern Munich’s Alphonso Davies is once again sidelined with an injury, this time a hamstring issue, just weeks after completing his recovery from a significant anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear. The Canadian international was forced to depart Bayern Munich’s match against Eintracht Frankfurt at halftime last Saturday according to Bavarian Football Works.
Davies’ Road to Recovery and Recent Setback
Davies underwent a lengthy rehabilitation process following the ACL injury sustained in a CONCACAF Nations League match against the United States in March 2025 as reported by The New York Times. He had initially been expected to miss the remainder of 2025, but made encouraging progress, returning to individual training ahead of schedule . Davies ultimately ramped up his participation and rejoined the rotation, though he appeared to be regaining his form after such a devastating injury .
Other Bayern Munich Injury Concerns
Davies is not the only Bayern Munich player currently dealing with injury concerns. Hiroki Ito and Minjae Kim both left team training on Thursday afternoon due to injuries. Ito is experiencing muscular problems, while Kim is suffering from knee pain, with precise diagnoses pending . Aleksandar Pavlović and Michael Olise also trained individually earlier in the week due to minor knocks, though Pavlović returned to team training on Thursday.
Mental and Physical Challenges of ACL Recovery
Davies previously spoke about the challenges of recovering from an ACL injury, emphasizing the mental toll. “The process is more tough mentally than physically,” Davies said via World Soccer Talk. “The muscles will arrive back by themselves, but not knowing how long you’re out for or whether you can do certain things… Sometimes the body says: ‘I can’t capture any more.’ Then you have to be mentally strong.”
The club’s handling of player returns from injury has come under scrutiny, with questions raised about whether a more conservative approach is needed, especially given recent setbacks for Davies, Jamal Musiala, and Joshua Kimmich .