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Davies Out: Canada's World Cup Lineup Revealed!
12 Jun
Summary
- Captain Alphonso Davies is out with a muscular injury.
- Maxime Crepeau will start in goal for Canada.
- Jonathan David partners Tani Oluwaseyi up front.
Canada's starting lineup for their FIFA World Cup debut against Bosnia and Herzegovina has been announced by coach Jesse Marsch. Notably, captain Alphonso Davies is unavailable due to a muscular issue, and Moïse Bombito remains sidelined while recovering from a broken leg. Maxime Crepeau has been confirmed as the starting goalkeeper for the match.
The defensive unit features Alistair Johnston, Derek Cornelius, Luc de Fougerolles, and Richie Laryea. In midfield, Ismaël Koné and Stephen Eustáquio will play, with Eustáquio wearing the captain's armband. Liam Millar and Tajon Buchanan are set to feature on the wings.
Upfront, Jonathan David, Canada's all-time leading scorer, will partner with Tani Oluwaseyi, who has been chosen to start over Cyle Larin. Following this opening fixture, Canada will move to Vancouver for their remaining Group B matches against Qatar and Switzerland.
