How fit is Bayern star Harry Kane? Tuchel gives a clear answer | OneFootball

Harry Kane was recently in the spotlight due to his ankle. Now Thomas Tuchel speaks out – and ends the speculation before the next international match.

Before the World Cup qualifying match against Latvia, England's national coach clarified the fitness question. At the press conference before the duel on Tuesday evening, Tuchel laid all the cards on the table and referred to the recent load management of the striker.

“Harry Kane is fit and ready. I see no reason why he shouldn't be able to play 90 minutes tomorrow. It was just a short break for him. He has previously played all the games for FC Bayern – so I see no obstacles,” said the former Bayern coach.

The striker had sustained a knock to the ankle during FC Bayern's 3-0 away win against Eintracht Frankfurt. He was substituted in the 85th minute for newcomer Nickolas Jackson and complained of pain afterward. Initially, he missed the first training session of the English national team. However, just a few days later, he was back on the field and gradually increased the load.

All-clear also for FC Bayern

Previously, the 32-year-old had trained individually to protect the joint. After his return to full team training, the Three Lions' team doctors confirmed a positive development. This is important news for Bayern: Kane is not only a top-form goal scorer but also incredibly important for the tactical setup of the Munich team.

With Tuchel's clear statement, it is now definitively clear that the striker is fully operational for both England and the upcoming tasks of the record champions. In Munich, however, they are likely hoping that the national coach does not overstrain their goal scorer during the international break – after all, the duel with Borussia Dortmund awaits afterward.

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