Harry Kane injury: When are Bayern Munich hoping striker will return from ankle issue?
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The Englishman is eyeing a return against Real Madrid.
Harry Kane is in a race to be fit for the UEFA Champions League game after the Belgian coach declared he won’t be playing against SC Freiburg.
Due to an ankle injury, Harry Kane, Bayern Munich’s top scorer, is running out of time to get healthy for the much-awaited Champions League match versus Real Madrid.
The 32-year-old striker missed England’s 0–1 friendly loss to Japan on Tuesday night at Wembley due to an ankle ailment sustained during training.
Harry Kane set to miss Bundesliga game on Saturday
The head coach of Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany, stated that Kane will not be able to play in his team’s Bundesliga game against SC Freiburg on Saturday. But he expressed optimism that the player could be able to visit Spain.
Kompany commented at a press conference on Friday, “Harry trained well until Sunday, then he felt something in his ankle while he was with the national team. That will affect tomorrow’s match, and he won’t be available.”
He added, “Nevertheless, I’m optimistic about Tuesday’s match (against Real Madrid). Of course it’s not an ideal situation—I would have liked him to play against Freiburg—but given the current situation, that won’t be possible.”
With 53 goals for his club and nation in 45 games this season, Harry Kane has put up impressive numbers. The Bavarian team, which leads the Bundesliga by nine points over its nearest rival, Borussia Dortmund, are extremely concerned about his possible absence.
In the opening leg of the Champions League quarterfinals, Bayern Munich will play Real Madrid at the Santiago Bernabéu on Tuesday. The return leg will take place in Munich eight days later.
Which injury has Harry Kane sustained?
He has suffered an ankle injury.
How long will he be out?
He is expected to return against Madrid on Tuesday.
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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.