Why Alphonso Davies isn’t starting for Canada in World Cup match against Qatar

Alphonso Davies is back on the bench for Alphonso Davies (Picture: Getty)

Alphonso Davies is only fit enough to return to Canada’s bench for their second World Cup group-stage encounter against Qatar today.

The tournament co-hosts got their campaign up and running with a 1-1 draw against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto.

And Jesse Marsch’s side will now look to put themselves in a commanding position to reach the knockouts with a victory against Qatar in Vancouver.

Canada had hoped to welcome captain Davies back into the starting lineup after he was an unused substitute in ...