Max Eberl gives Kane update after dramatic victory in Freiburg | OneFootball

FC Bayern produced a stunning late turnaround on Saturday, recovering from a 2-0 deficit after 71 minutes to defeat SC Freiburg 3-2. A brace from Tom Bischof set the stage before a 99th-minute winner from Lennart Karl sealed all three points for the reigning champions.

Crucially, Bayern managed the comeback without their leading scorer Harry Kane, who missed the trip due to an ankle injury - an issue that also ruled him out of England national team duty during the recent international break.

Following the match, sporting director Max Eberl offered an encouraging update on the 32-year-old’s condition, raising optimism that he could return in time for Tuesday’s crucial UEFA Champions League quarter-final clash away to Real Madrid.

“The physios are working on it. He’s constantly on the training ground receiving treatment. We believe it will work,” Eberl explained after the victory, underlining Bayern’s intensive efforts to have their talisman fit in time.

Head coach Vincent Kompany also struck an optimistic tone: “I have a feeling he’ll make it.” Meanwhile, Joshua Kimmich highlighted Kane’s importance in typically emphatic fashion: “I think he'd play even in a wheelchair. Even if he's still in a bit of pain, he'll drag himself onto the pitch. I expect him to be fit and ready to go on Tuesday.”

Kompany’s team selection in Freiburg also hinted at one eye on the Madrid clash. Michael Olise and Konrad Laimer were introduced only in the second half, while Dayot Upamecano was rested entirely. Jamal Musiala and Alphonso Davies, meanwhile, both made their returns off the bench - further strengthening Bayern’s options ahead of their European showdown.