According to Marsch, Davies' recent marriage was a factor in his decision to miss Canada's camp, with the team discussing whether he should join them for half the camp and then head on his honeymoon. Davies has made a positive start to the new season with Bayern, featuring six times, including three starts, and providing an assist in the Bundesliga Matchday 1 win over VfB Stuttgart. The Ghana-born Canadian also scored his 16th goal for the club in the recent Champions League victory against Bodø/Glimt.
Marsch praised Davies' current form, stating that he is "in really good form, playing really well, looking really fit and feeling really good." The Canada boss wants to ensure that Davies is ready to commit fully to the national team ahead of the next competitive phase, which begins in November. Davies is expected to be involved when Bayern host Union Berlin on 18 September before heading away on his honeymoon.