BAYERN BOOST
Bayern Munich star Alphonso Davies returns to training two months after being diagnosed with inflammation of the heart
BAYERN MUNICH have received a huge boost with Alphonso Davies back in light training after a heart scare.
The left-back hasn't featured since December 17 after he tested positive for coronavirus.
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And the Canada international was then diagnosed with inflammation of the heart in January.
It was discovered as the youngster completed routine medical checks at the club’s HQ after recovering from the virus.
And those highlighted signs of mild myocarditis.
Myocarditis can be caused by an infection as a result of suffering from a virus like Covid-19.
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The condition can lead to irregular heart rhythms, while it can also cause the heart to inadequately pump blood around the body.
But in a boost for Davies and Bayern, he has been snapped back in training where he completed a light session alongside fitness coach Holger Broich and team doctor Jochen Hahne.
According to , he completed a 35 minute session which consisted of light running as well as passing and heading drills.
They add that Davies will continue to do more sessions to build up his match fitness, though the Bavarian outfit remain cautious over his return.
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He even had his heart rate checked throughout his training session by Hahne.
Speaking following Saturday's 1-1 away draw against Hoffenheim, Bayern boss Julian Nagelsmann delivered an update on when Davies could be back in action.
He declared that Davies, who has chipped in with six assists in 23 matches in all competitions this term, faces up to another month on the sidelines.
The ex-RB Leipzig gaffer said: "The best case scenario for Phonzy is that his heart muscle inflammation is gone.
"However, if everything goes very, very well, he will miss three, maybe four weeks, because he is only allowed to undertake very moderate efforts the first week.
"Next week on Friday we have to do another MRI scan to check how he's doing. The fluid from the pericardium is gone, everything looks good.
"We're pleased and very happy with how it's turned out and hope he finds his feet again quickly."
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