Harry Kane injured, it’s rare enough to highlight. The Bayern Munich striker, released on Saturday during the German championship match against Borussia Dortmund (1-1), suffers from a “small muscle tear” in the back of his right thigh, the Bavarian team said on Sunday.
In a short statement, Bayern Munich states that the England international has undergone an ultrasound and adds that he will have to do “for the moment without Kane”, which marks his withdrawal for the match in the round of 16 of the European Cup. germany against Leverkusen on Tuesday. If the exact duration of this unavailability is not officially known, the German newspaper Bild speaks of an absence of around two weeks.
Released in the 33rd minute
After the Cup clash against the German champion, the Munich club’s deadlines are to welcome Heidenheim to the Bundesliga next Saturday (13th matchday), then a trip to Gelsenkirchen to face the Ukrainians of Shakhtar Donetsk, in the group stage of the Champions. League on December 10th. Harry Kane left in the 33rd minute of the Klassiker against Borussia on Saturday,heading straight to the changing rooms. “He says it’s not too serious, let’s hope,” coach Vincent Kompany reacted quickly.
𝑮𝒆𝒕 𝒘𝒆𝒍𝒍 𝒔𝒐𝒐𝒏, 𝑯𝒂𝒓𝒓𝒚 🍀🙏
ℹ Harry Kane suffered a small tear in the muscle fibers of his right thigh during yesterday’s match against Borussia Dortmund. After an examination by our medical department, Kane will be sidelined for the time being. #FCBayern #MiaSanMia pic.twitter.com/nKA63ANwun
— FC Bayern (@FCBayernEN) December 1, 2024
The England international is a centerpiece for Bayern Munich, for whom he has scored 20 goals in all competitions as the start of the season. Undefeated in the Bundesliga, the Bavarian club is the leader with 30 points (out of a possible 36). thay are also 13th in the Champions League after five games (three wins, two losses).
