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Bayern offers positive update on Kane injury
Harry Kane suffers injury
2024-09-30
Bayern Munich offered a positive update on Harry Kane s status after the striker sustained an ankle injury in the 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen.
The England captain, who did make a single shot on target during the match despite Bayern dominating, was injured in a collision late on at Allianz Arena, where Robert Andrich's earlier effort was cancelled out by Aleksandar Pavlovic .
Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was hopeful Kane would be fit to feature in the UEFA Champions League clash against Aston Villa .
Bayern released a statement confirming tests run on Kane had revealed no significant damage, and that the 31-year-old would "continue to receive appropriate treatment", but it did not confirm whether the forward will be fit to face Villa.
Kane suffered the knock in a challenge from Amine Adli.
Kane speaking to reporters after the match, said: "Sometimes there have been red cards for something like that.
"I'm OK, but it's a bit sore. I think it's OK. It doesn't feel too bad at the moment. We'll assess that in the next few days, but I don't think I'll be out for long."
