Hertha Berlin 2-3 Bayern Munich: The horror was evident when Alphonso Davies collapsed on the pitch at Berlin’s Olympic Stadium on Saturday. A day later, the damage appears to be minor. Bayern Munich’s World Cup defence is not jeopardised.
Bayern prevailed barely (2-3) against Hertha BSC, but they were still concerned about their journey to the German capital. After a little more than an hour, Davies grimaced as he grasped his thigh. After the Canadian international was unable to continue, Lucas Hernández stepped over.
Hertha Berlin 2-3 Bayern: Davies suffers thigh muscle tear
According to study, Davies has a thigh muscle tear. That means the left wing defender will miss the final games before the winter break, but his participation at the World Cup in Qatar is safe.
Canada went to the final round for the first time since 1986. Canada will compete in the group stage against Belgium, Croatia, and Morocco.
Bayern Munich can declare itself Bundesliga champion for at least one day. On Saturday, Der Rekordmeister appeared to be in for an easy day at Hertha BSC, but he was obliged to go the distance.
Bayern’s Matthijs de Ligt was out with an injury. Noussair Mazraoui took the starting position for Ryan Gravenberch, who had to settle for a reserve turn. Within fifteen minutes, Jamal Musiala scored for Bayern on a pass from Sadio Mané. The game appeared to be over before halftime when Eric Maxim Choupo-Moting scored twice in two minutes (0-3).
That was beyond Hertha’s strength. After scores by Dodi Lukebakio and Davie Selke (both from penalties), the home team rested in an entirely different mindset (2-3). Bayern thought to have closed the difference to two immediately after the break, but VAR ruled that an own goal by Agustin Rogel was not allowed. With the win, Bayern moves ahead of leader Union Berlin.
The Bavarians will welcome Werder Bremen and will travel to Schalke for league fixtures before the World Cup break. The Berliners meanwhile, will face Stuttgart and Cologne in away and home games respectively.
