Bayern Munich hit with another setback as Alphonso Davies sidelined with hamstring injury

<p>Bayern Munich's bid to retain their Bundesliga title has been dealt another blow as left-back Alphonso Davies has been sidelined with a hamstring injury.</p>

The defending champions, led by Thomas Tuchel, have been struggling lately, going winless in four games, including a 3-1 defeat at Mainz on Saturday. The loss handed Borussia Dortmund the advantage in the title race as they thrashed Eintracht Frankfurt 4-0 to go one point clear at the top with just five games left in the season.

To make matters worse for Bayern, Davies limped off the field just nine minutes into their defeat, clutching his left hamstring after pulling up without any contact.

Reports from Germany have suggested that the 22-year-old Canadian may miss the rest of the season, a significant blow to Bayern's defensive line. The club has now confirmed Davies' absence "for the upcoming games" in a statement on their website.

"Scans have revealed that the 22-year-old Canadian suffered a muscle strain in his left hamstring during Saturday's away match at 1. FSV Mainz 05. Davies went to ground following a running duel in the ninth minute and was forced off early," said the club's statement.

Davies' injury adds to Bayern's growing list of setbacks this season, as they have already suffered as many defeats in seven games under Tuchel as they did in 37 matches under his predecessor Julian Nagelsmann. With their title hopes hanging in the balance and key players missing due to injuries, Bayern faces a challenging end to the season.

Bayern's next game is a crucial one as they face Hertha Berlin. They will have to regroup quickly and find solutions to overcome the absence of Davies and get back to winning ways to keep their title hopes alive.

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