Boost for Canada as captain Alphonso Davies fit to face South Africa

Canada captain Alphonso Davies (L) and Jesse Marsch (R)

Canada's captain Alphonso Davies is fit for Sunday's ‌last-32 clash with South Africa, ‌coach Jesse Marsch said.

He ‌has been recovering from ‌a hamstring injury picked up ‌in Bayern Munich's Champions League semi-final with Paris ‌Saint Germain.

"Now that we ⁠have ‌Alphonso back and healthy and ready ​to perform, I think it's a ​big moment for the team and a big boost ⁠for ​the team," Marsch said on Saturday.

Davies wanted to get on the pitch in ‌Canada's final Group B game against Switzerland, which they lost 2-1, but Marsch told the 25-year-old it was too early.

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"It was hard to watch those three games," said Davies. "It ‌was painful. The only ​thing you want to ‌do is play."

Marsch said protecting Davies was his aim. "You have to treat them (players) like they're Ferraris," ⁠he ⁠added.