Bayern Munich manager Thomas Tuchel has delivered concerning news about England captain Harry Kane's fitness ahead of their crucial Champions League showdown with Arsenal.
The former Tottenham striker suffered an ankle injury during Bayern's recent 2-0 victory over FC Köln, forcing him to return to Munich for treatment while his teammates celebrated their win.
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Tuchel confirmed that Kane will definitely miss Saturday's Bundesliga match against Heidenheim as he battles to recover from the painful knock.
'Harry Kane has travelled back to Munich for treatment after suffering an ankle injury,' Tuchel revealed in his post-match press conference. 'He will absolutely miss the game against Heidenheim. We're hoping it's just a matter of days rather than weeks.'
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The timing couldn't be worse for the German giants, who face Premier League leaders Arsenal in the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final on Tuesday.
Kane's potential absence would represent a massive blow to Bayern's European ambitions, given his phenomenal scoring record this season. The 30-year-old has netted an incredible 38 goals in 36 appearances across all competitions since his £100 million move from Tottenham last summer.
Teammates Rally Around Injured Star
While Bayern secured an important victory without their star striker on the pitch, concerns immediately turned to Kane's fitness ahead of the European crunch match.
Thomas Müller, who assisted both goals in Kane's absence, expressed the team's support: 'We know how important Harry is to our team, and we're all hoping he can recover quickly. The medical team will do everything possible to get him ready for Tuesday.'
Bayern fans will be anxiously awaiting further updates on Kane's condition throughout the weekend, with all eyes on whether England's record goalscorer will be fit to face his old North London rivals.
