Close

Bayern sweat on Harry Kane ahead of Aston Villa clash

Harry Kane is battling to be fit for Bayern Munich’s Champions League showdown with Villa.

Plus
By Matt Maher
Published
Supporting image for story: Bayern sweat on Harry Kane ahead of Aston Villa clash
Leverkusen's Jonathan Tah, left, and Bayern's Harry Kane vie for the ball during the Bundesliga match between Bayern Munich and Leverkusen.

The England captain limped off with an ankle injury late in Bayern’s 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

Though the initial prognosis was positive, the German giants yesterday confirmed Kane was continuing to receive “intensive treatment” as he looks to recover in time for the hotly-anticipated group stage tie at Villa Park.