How serious is Kane’s injury? Tuchel gives update on the Bayern star | OneFootball

Last weekend, FC Bayern celebrated their tenth consecutive competitive victory with a 3-0 away win against Eintracht Frankfurt – but in the closing stages, Harry Kane caused a brief moment of shock. The English striker suffered a painful blow to his ankle after a challenge. England coach Thomas Tuchel has now provided an injury update.

Although Kane gave the all-clear after the final whistle to Sky (“I’m fine. It was a knock to the bone”), the 32-year-old was initially left out of the English national team. He missed the first training session of the Three Lions – and reports quickly circulated that he would miss the international match against Wales.

Alarm bells were likely ringing for the record champions. After all, Kane has been the linchpin of the attack this season with his goals and assists.

Tuchel explains Kane’s absence against Wales

Photo: IMAGO/Jan Huebner | Photo: IMAGO/Jan Huebner,

England’s national coach Thomas Tuchel eased concerns somewhat on Wednesday evening: “Harry will miss tomorrow’s game. He took a kick in his last match for Bayern Munich. It was too painful to kick a ball, and it would be too risky for him to play tomorrow,” he explained at the pre-match press conference.

Tuchel also emphasized that it is not a serious injury, but merely a painful bruise. “We’ve given him a chance to rest. I’m confident he’ll be ready for the game against Latvia,” said the coach.

The fact that Kane didn’t travel at all is seen as a good sign in Munich. Especially since the match against Wales is only a friendly – nobody wanted to take an unnecessary risk.

No reason to worry – Bayern can breathe easy

This makes it clear: there is no acute reason for concern for FC Bayern. The ankle injury is not structural, Kane will work individually over the coming days and should soon be fully fit again.

Nevertheless, those in Munich will be hoping that Tuchel refrains from using him against Latvia. After all, following the international break, the next big test awaits with the top match against Borussia Dortmund.

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