Why does Alphonso Davies come on as a substitute against Real Madrid? | Relief
Alphonso Davis (23 years old) will be in front real Madrid for the first time in his career. A special match for him and at the center of rumors linking him to the Chamartin entity. Work on its registration has been going on for more than a year and, as Relevo reported, the club and the player reached a verbal agreement. However, the semi-final date comes at a bad time for the Canadian as he has signed a contract. support and first on the bench. In his place is Noussair Mazraoui, a right-back who was already on the left flank in the match against Arsenal when Davies completed his cycle of yellow cards.
He’s not having the best season. On the contrary, apart from flashes of quality and rare appearances at a high level, Davies has not produced the kind of performance that elevated him to the altars of football three seasons ago and forced Madrid to take notice of him. Without going into details, local media have already noted that He will come on as a substitute in the first leg of the semi-final at Allianz.. Among them is newspaper journalist Maximilian Koch. Abendzeitung Munich.
This instability on the playing fields matches what he experiences on the outside. The media fuss surrounding a boy born in a refugee camp in Ghana isn’t helping.. A very difficult year for him psychologically, he has to endure pressure from Bayern to extend his contract (his contract ends in 2025), rumors about Madrid and doubts about his performance. Stefan Effenberg, a Bavarian legend, attacked him a few months ago: “If Alphonso Davies is thinking about Real Madrid, let him go; He is no longer at Bayern with all his heart, passion and soul.“, he expressed in SPORT1.
There are those who believe that Bayern he keeps forcing him to sign an extension. If not, why won’t one of the team’s established stars start the biggest game of the season? This is complemented by details of his participation since he returned from his latest injury at the end of February: He played ten games, six of them as a substitute..
His relationship with the Bavarian team has deteriorated greatly in recent months. This pressure did not please either Davis or his entourage, who took it upon themselves to respond publicly. “At some point you have to say yes or no.“Said athletic director Max Eberl, who gave Davis an ultimatum to make a decision. Player agent Nedal House responded without hesitation: “We will decide how to proceed at the end of the season when there is more clarity. It’s not fair that Alfonso is being attacked now.“.
In Madrid they do not hesitate. He is a player to sign if he comes within reach.. But the situation has changed. As Relevo reported, the central defender’s signing has intensified following Alaba’s injury and Nacho’s decision to leave. On the contrary, they will only move for Davies if the conditions are very favorable for them or if there is a good offer for Ferland Mendy and he wants to leave. In any other case, the solution would be to wait until 2025.
This draw could change the situation. A good level in the two matches against Madrid will invigorate his arrival.. Chamartin always emphasizes the importance of shining in important matches. Although it won’t be easy. Let’s start with the fact that he comes on as a substitute at Allianz…