Why did Harry Kane & Michael Olise miss Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa pre-season friendly?
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Kane and Olise faced each other in the FIFA World Cup 2026 third-place playoff game.
Two of Bayern’s most crucial attacking players from the previous campaign, Harry Kane and Michael Olise, did not participate in their pre-season friendly against Aston Villa at Kai Tak Stadium.
The German side have continued their pre-season preparation with impressive wins under Vincent Kompany. However, their pre-season started with a surprise 2-1 defeat against Wiesbaden before thrashing amateur minnows Rottach-Egern 15-0 a few days later.
There are now just two friendlies remaining before Bayern take on Borussia Dortmund in the Franz Beckenbauer Super Cup on August 22. Several senior players returned from a post-World Cup vacation.
However, the club missed two big names in the game vs Villa. Key stars Kane and Olise have not returned yet. They are still on the break following the World Cup.
Their respective sides faced each other in the World Cup third-place playoff round. England won and finished as the third-best team in the tournament.
Why did Harry Kane & Michael Olise miss the Bayern Munich vs Aston Villa pre-season friendly?
Due to extended leave, Harry Kane and Michael Olise were unable to attend Bayern Munich’s pre-season friendly versus Aston Villa. After competing in the World Cup third-place play-off, both players are still on vacation.
Following an exhausting World Cup campaign with England and France, both players were given additional time to recuperate. They will return before the start of the new season.
In order to improve match fitness, manager Vincent Kompany used the remaining players in the team for the match in Hong Kong.
Why were Harry Kane & Michael Olise absent from the game?
They are currently on vacation. They have been given extended rest after playing in the World Cup.
Where is the game taking place?
It’s taking place at Hong Kong Kai Tak Stadium.
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After earning a bachelor's degree in mass media, Rajarshi began his career as a sports writer in 2019, driven by his passion for sports journalism. He has been working in the field for over six years. A devoted fan of Lionel Messi and Barcelona, Rajarshi has been involved in sports since childhood. Before turning his focus to journalism, he even represented his college at the state level. Along with covering football, he enjoys playing the game, watching movies, and experimenting with new recipes in his spare time, as cooking is one of his favorite hobbies.