Standing beneath the spray of the shower in the moments after surgery, Alphonso Davies gave way to the moment. It was his first experience under the knife and the sobering realization of a tedious recovery, measured against the unforgiving countdown to the 2026 FIFA World Cup at home.
“The first time I took a shower, all the emotions came out,” the Canadian international said in a recent FC Bayern Munich documentary. “I was crying, doubting myself, but I had someone beside me to tell me that everything’s gonna be okay.”
