Canada’s hopes of making a comeback against Argentina in Tuesday’s Copa America semifinal took a huge hit midway through the second half.
Alphonso Davies, Canada’s captain, was forced to exit the game in the 71st minute after he was on the receiving end of a hard tackle from Argentina’s Gonzalo Montiel.
After the tackle, Davies immediately went down holding his right leg and received treatment from the Canadian training staff. There was no foul called on Montiel’s tackle.
Davies originally tried to play through the injury, but was then subbed off minutes later and replaced by Jonathan Osorio.
The 23-year-old Canadian star left the game with Canada trailing 2-0 against the No. 1 ranked country in the world.
If the Canadians are unable to pull off the comeback, they will take on the loser of the other semifinal between Uruguay and Columbia in the third-place game on Saturday.
Prior to exiting Tuesday, Davies had played every minute in Canada’s first four games of the tournament.
In a heartbreaking turn of events, Alphonso Davies of Canada was forced to leave the Copa America semifinal match against Argentina due to injury. The young star, who has been a standout player for Canada throughout the tournament, suffered a setback early in the game that ultimately led to his substitution.
Davies, who plays for Bayern Munich in the Bundesliga, has been a key player for Canada in their historic run in the Copa America. His speed, skill, and versatility on the field have been instrumental in Canada’s success, and his absence was keenly felt by his teammates and fans alike.
The injury occurred in the first half of the match, when Davies collided with an Argentine player while attempting to make a play. Despite his best efforts to continue playing, it soon became clear that he would not be able to continue and he was ultimately substituted out of the game.
The loss of Davies was a major blow to Canada’s chances in the match, as his presence on the field had been a driving force behind their success in the tournament. Without him, Canada struggled to maintain possession and create scoring opportunities, ultimately falling to Argentina by a score of 2-0.
Despite the disappointment of his early exit from the match, Davies remained positive and hopeful for his team’s future. In a post-match interview, he expressed his gratitude for the support of his teammates and fans, and vowed to come back stronger than ever.
While Davies’ injury was a setback for Canada in the Copa America, his talent and determination are sure to carry him through this difficult time. As one of the brightest young stars in Canadian soccer, there is no doubt that Alphonso Davies will continue to shine on the international stage for years to come.