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Kane Ruled Out of Freiburg Trip as Bayern Monitor Ankle for Real Madrid

Bayern are holding him out to protect his fitness for Tuesday's Champions League trip to Real Madrid.

Overview

  • Vincent Kompany said Friday that Harry Kane will miss Saturday's Bundesliga match at SC Freiburg after feeling ankle pain during England training.
  • The coach added he is positive about Kane traveling to Madrid for Tuesday's Champions League quarter-final first leg, though his availability is not yet clear.
  • Bayern have limited cover at striker because Chelsea loanee Nicolas Jackson is suspended, forcing short-term changes up front.
  • Kane has led Bayern's attack with 31 league goals in 26 games and scored in his last club outing against Union Berlin.
  • Bayern, nine points clear in the league, are taking a cautious approach given Kane's March calf layoff and his history of ankle injuries in 2019.