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.
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.
The 31-year-old went down after he was caught by Amine Adli and limped off having received treatment.
“Hopefully it’s nothing serious. I’m not a doctor, but I hope he can play against Aston Villa on Wednesday.”
Bayern sporting director Max Eberl added: "If Harry goes off the pitch, then it's something. Now I hope he's made of sturdy English wood."
Saturday’s draw against Leverkusen, the reigning Bundeliga champions, brought to an end Bayern’s 100 per cent record this season.
Kane also failed to score for only the second time in a campaign during which he has already scored 10 goals.
Four of those came in Bayern’s 9-2 opening group stage win against Dinamo Zagreb earlier this month.