Bayern Munich left-back Alphonso Davies continues to turn heads with his pace and he has now welcomed his Road Runner nickname. 

Thomas Muller jokingly called Davies Bayern’s “Road Runner” midweek after a win over Borussia Dortmund and the Canadian again impressed on Saturday. 

The defender scored his side’s last goal in a 5-0 rout of Fortuna Dusseldorf and didn’t shy away from his Road Runner comparisons post-game. 

“I know the cartoon. I saw him as a child,” Davies said after Bayern’s victory on Saturday. “Yes, I’m quick. I took it as a compliment that he [Muller] called me Road Runner. It’s a good nickname for me. 

“I don’t think too much about the comments. I come here every day and do what I have to do and try to win as many games as possible. Continue reading

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