Davies named to Canada World Cup training camp despite injury

Canadian men's national soccer team captain Alphonso Davies was named to the 32-player final training camp roster on Monday, despite ongoing concerns over a hamstring injury that has sidelined the Bayern Munich standout multiple times this spring. The camp in Charlotte, North Carolina, will serve as the team’s final preparation before the official World Cup roster is announced on Friday.

Davies, 25, sustained a hamstring injury during a Champions League semifinal earlier this month, the latest in a series of setbacks. He missed March friendlies against Iceland and Tunisia with a similar strain, returned to play for Bayern, and was sidelined again on May 8 with another injury to the same area. His inclusion in camp suggests optimism about his fitness for the tournament.

“These are the final days before we announce the squad that will represent Canada at a home World Cup, and the excitement in this group is real,” head coach Jesse Marsch said in a statement. “We feel the momentum building across our country and we are calm, focused, and ready for this moment.”

Joining Davies in camp are several other players returning from injuries. Defender Alistair Johnston of Celtic FC is back...