Synopsis
Harry Kane is doubtful for Bayern Munich's match against Eintracht Frankfurt due to a calf injury, according to coach Vincent Kompany. Kane, who has scored 21 goals this season, sustained the injury during a Champions League game against Celtic. The team is preparing for the match while managing his absence.Key Takeaways
- Harry Kane's availability is uncertain.
- He has scored 21 goals this season.
- The injury occurred during a Champions League match.
- Bayern faces Eintracht Frankfurt at home.
- Coach Kompany remains optimistic about Kane's recovery.
Munich, Feb 22 (NationPress) The Bundesliga's top scorer, Harry Kane, is not expected to participate in Bayern Munich’s home encounter against Eintracht Frankfurt, currently in third place, this Sunday as he is still healing from a calf injury, as confirmed by coach Vincent Kompany on Saturday. Kane has netted 21 league goals this season but picked up the injury during a Champions League playoff second-leg draw against Celtic.
“We have faced similar situations earlier this season,” Kompany stated at a press briefing. “Replacing Harry directly is challenging because few players can hit 40 or 50 goals in a season.”
“We will strive to identify the best strategy for tomorrow to secure a win. If he cannot play, we will manage it with our current squad. We still have one training session left.”
Kane is not anticipated to be sidelined for an extended period, with Kompany expressing hope for his return in Bayern's subsequent match. “It is reassuring that we are not discussing an absence of three or four weeks. This is a short-term issue,” the coach remarked.
His potential absence arrives at a pivotal moment for Bayern, who have drawn their last two games and will be facing Bayer Leverkusen in an all-German Champions League Round of 16 matchup next month.
Bayern was held to a scoreless draw against Leverkusen in the league last week, followed by a 1-1 draw against Celtic in their Champions League playoff, ultimately winning 3-2 on aggregate. Despite these recent setbacks, the Bundesliga leaders maintain an eight-point advantage over second-placed Leverkusen.
“We now have Frankfurt at home. We know that we can create special moments in this stadium with our fans, and that’s our sole focus,” Kompany added. “We’re up against the third-placed team, which has performed admirably this season. It’s a club that consistently develops very talented players.”
