Canada forward Promise David's MRI on his surgically repaired hip revealed no setbacks as he continues his remarkable push to get healthy in time for the FIFA World Cup, multiple sources confirm to TSN.
Injury Recovery Timeline
Since rupturing a hip tendon in February while playing for his club Union Saint-Gilloise, the 24-year-old has followed an accelerated timeline for an injury that typically requires a three-to-six-month recovery period.
Sources say the MRI results are only part of his ongoing medical evaluation. Both the Canadian national team and Union SG medical staffs are being careful not to rush David into a setback.
Impact on Canada's Offence
David's potential inclusion—even as an impact substitute—would be a significant boost for Canada's offence, which has scored just four goals in its past six friendly matches.
Although big and powerful at six-foot-five, David is an instinctive goal scorer inside the opponent's penalty box.
Career Statistics
- 79 appearances for Union Saint-Gilloise
- 39 goals scored for USG
- 8 appearances for Canada national team
- 3 goals scored for Canada
Tournament Opener
Canada opens its FIFA World Cup campaign on June 12 in Toronto against Bosnia and Herzegovina.