For Bayern, this is not just about missing one dynamic runner on the flank. Davies changes the shape of the side with his recovery pace, his width and his ability to turn defence into attack in a few strides.
That matters because Davies had only recently fought his way back from a serious knee issue and, as the update says, has since had to deal with a run of muscle problems.
Eberl’s other quote was just as revealing: “Nossa esperança é que todos possamos trabalhar juntos para fazer o que é melhor para o Phonzy.” That is the real story now - not panic, but coordination.
Canada are due to name a 26-man World Cup squad on 29 May, with their opener against Bosnia and Herzegovina in Toronto on 12 June. The temptation will be to push for a quick return, because Davies is one of the faces of the team and one of its most explosive players. But hamstring injuries rarely reward impatience.
This is now a test of judgment as much as medicine. Bayern need to protect a major asset; Canada need to avoid turning one injury into a longer absence. The next few weeks will be about monitored progress, not bold promises.
What comes next is clear: first, Bayern’s finish to the season without him, then the squad decision at the end of May. Until then, every update on Davies will carry weight.