Bayern Munich said examinations on striker Harry Kane’s injured ankle showed “a positive development” on Sunday morning ahead of Wednesday’s Champions League clash at Aston Villa.
Kane limped off with four minutes remaining in Bayern’s 1-1 home draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
The 31-year-old, who has a history of ankle injuries, was seen clutching at his lower leg after a collision with Leverkusen’s Amine Adli.
In a statement, Bayern said Kane “suffered a painful blow to his ankle”, but added “examinations by (the club’s) medical department on Sunday showed a positive development.
“Kane will continue to receive intensive treatment.”
“I’m not a doctor, but I hope it’s nothing serious. It’s still early to say. Hopefully he’ll be fit for Wednesday,” Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany had told Sky Sports after the game.
‘hope he’s made of sturdy English wood’
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl was also not optimistic, saying the injury “doesn’t look good” for Kane, who leads the Bundesliga scoring charts and has 10 goals in all competitions this season.
“If Harry goes off the pitch, then it’s something,” Eberl said. “Now I hope he’s made of sturdy English wood.”
Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen was a little more hopeful, however, saying: “He took a knock, but as the doctors have said, it’s probably nothing serious. We’ll have to look at it again tomorrow.”
Kane failed to have a shot at goal against Leverkusen but has been instrumental in Bayern’s attack again this season. The 31-year-old forward scored five goals and set up six more in the first four league games, while he scored four goals in the opening 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League.
He also scored in Bayern’s opening German Cup match.
(With inputs from Agencies)
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