Bayern Munich has been dealt a blow as star forward Harry Kane suffered an injury just over 24 hours after the draw against Arsenal in the Champions League quarter-finals. Despite scoring his 31st Bundesliga goal of the season and leading his team to a comeback win, Kane was unable to see out the match against bottom-of-the-table Darmstadt. Thomas Tuchel, the Bayern coach, was forced to substitute his star forward with less than 20 minutes to go.
The upcoming match against Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium will be less than three weeks away. Kane has an impressive record against the Gunners from his time at Tottenham, scoring 14 times in 19 fiercely contested derbies. He will be aiming to continue his success against Mikel Arteta’s side. However, his chances of playing have been dealt a minor blow after colliding with the post while attempting to score for Bayern.
Kane received treatment on the field after going down in pain following the impact with the woodwork. While he is due to play for England in matches against Brazil and Belgium next week, there is uncertainty about his availability for the clash against Arsenal in the Champions League. The ankle injury will be treated by England’s national team doctors in close consultation with Bayern Munich’s medical department.
History of Ankle Injuries
Kane has a long history of ankle injuries, having been sidelined on five separate occasions during his time at Tottenham Hotspur. In 2019, he missed three months of the season, including both legs of Tottenham’s Champions League semi-final victory over Ajax, due to two separate injuries to the same ankle.
Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel expressed hope that the incident was just a scary moment and that Kane’s injury is not serious. The team’s next match is at home against Borussia Dortmund on March 30. Tuchel remarked, “When Harry goes off, it’s never a good sign because Harry never goes off when there are still goals to score.”
Record-Breaking Debut Season
Kane’s performance in the Bundesliga has been exceptional, as he broke a 60-year record for the most goals scored in a debut season. His 31 goals from 26 games surpassed the previous record set by German legend Uwe Seeler, who scored 30 goals in the 1963-64 season for Hamburg.
Despite the injury, it is unlikely that Kane will be out for an extended period of time. However, his availability for the crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal remains uncertain. Both Bayern Munich and England will be closely monitoring his recovery and making decisions based on his fitness.
As fans eagerly await the clash between Bayern Munich and Arsenal, the potential absence of Harry Kane adds an element of uncertainty to the outcome. Football enthusiasts will be keeping a close eye on the updates regarding Kane’s injury and his chances of featuring in the highly anticipated Champions League quarter-final.