Bayern Munich suffer freak Harry Kane injury blow ahead of Arsenal Champions League meeting.
Harry Kane, the celebrated striker for Bayern Munich, experienced an unfortunate injury setback shortly after his team secured a draw against Arsenal for the upcoming Champions League quarter-finals. Despite his outstanding performance, which included scoring his 31st Bundesliga goal of the season and fueling a remarkable comeback for the reigning champions, Kane had to leave the match prematurely.
Thomas Tuchel, the manager of Bayern Munich, was forced to substitute his star forward with less than 20 minutes remaining in the game as Bayern claimed a 5-2 victory against struggling Darmstadt, currently at the bottom of the league table. This match occurred just two weeks before Arsenal is set to host the formidable German team at the Emirates Stadium.
Kane has a noteworthy history against the Gunners from his time with Tottenham Hotspur in North London, having scored 14 times in 19 fiercely contested derbies. During these encounters, the England captain emerged victorious seven times, drew five times, and suffered defeat on seven occasions. Kane undoubtedly aims to shine once again against Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal in their upcoming clash next month.
However, Kane’s chances of playing have been somewhat dampened following an unfortunate collision with the goalpost during Bayern’s recent fixture. Despite his earlier contribution to Jamal Musiala’s equalizing goal and subsequently putting Bayern in the lead just before halftime, Kane’s pursuit of further goals was abruptly halted due to an injury sustained in peculiar circumstances.
After colliding with the goalpost, Kane writhed in pain and needed immediate on-field medical attention. Despite this setback, he is still scheduled to represent England in upcoming matches against Brazil and Belgium.
Meanwhile, Bayern faces additional league fixtures against Borussia Dortmund and Heidenheim before heading to London for the highly anticipated clash with Arsenal. At this point, it seems unlikely that Kane will be sidelined for an extended period, offering hope for his quick recovery and potential participation in the upcoming showdown.