Why Harry Kane will miss Bayern Munich's next game?
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Bayern had to settle for a draw against Borussia Dortmund.
Harry Kane’s hamstring strain versus Dortmund is bad news for Bayern Munich. Additionally, he will not play in Tuesday’s DFB-Pokal encounter against Bayer Leverkusen.
Six minutes after Bayern went behind 1-0 to a Jamie Gittens goal for Borussia Dortmund, Thomas Müller had taken Kane’s place. It was the gap between the clubs at halftime and the first goal Bayern had given up in eight games in all competitions.
Before Jamal Musiala’s header in the 85th minute saved a point for the league leader, Bayern Munich wasted a number of wonderful chances in the second half as it battled to finish.
Prior to Musiala’s late equaliser, Bayern appeared to be headed for their first league defeat without Kane’s punch up front. “We always want the three points at the beginning of a game, but today we didn’t get them. That’s the truth,” head coach Vincent Kompany stated.
The injury occurs during a pivotal moment in Bayern Munich’s campaign. The Bavarian powerhouses are getting ready for a matchup with Bayer Leverkusen in the German Cup. Meanwhile, their Champions League campaign is still far from assured, as Bayern are not yet assured of a berth in the round of 16.
Given his incredible play since joining the team, Kane’s absence from either competition would be a major setback.
Harry Kane is a key member of Bayern’s offence. The player has already scored 20 goals in 19 games across all competitions. Their momentum and goals in both local and European tournaments could be disrupted if they lose him for an extended length of time.
Kane had a stellar fitness reputation at Bayern before this setback, missing just two games because of minor injuries. His success has been largely attributed to his ability to stay in shape, which is also one of the main reasons Bayern made a significant investment to get him.
As Bayern attempt to fight on all fronts, Harry Kane’s availability will be crucial given he has been the primary goal-getter for the Bundesliga side this term as well.
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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.