Canadian soccer star Alphonso Davies has heart muscle issue after bout with COVID-19

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# 14 January 2022 17:04 (UTC +04:00)

Edmonton native Alphonso Davies has been sidelined with evidence of heart muscle inflammation after being infected with the coronavirus, Bayern Munich coach Julian Nagelsmann said Friday, APA reports citing CBC.

The Canada international will be out of action for at least "the coming weeks" after the inflammation, known as myocarditis, was detected in a follow-up examination after his return to training this week, Nagelsmann said. The coach described the inflammation as "mild" and "not so dramatic," citing the results of an ultrasound examination.

Myocarditis is a mild, temporary condition in the vast majority of cases, according to experts.

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