Bayern fretting over Harry Kane’s ankle after England star injured against Leverkusen

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich star Harry Kane went off with an obvious left ankle damage within the 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen within the Bundesliga on Saturday.

The England captain clutched the ankle and seemed to be in ache after a tussle for the ball in opposition to Leverkusen’s Amine Adli. He was substituted for Thomas Müller within the 86th minute and limped off the sector.

“When Harry has to go away the sector, then there’s one thing. It doesn’t look good,” Bayern director of sport Max Eberl informed Sky.

Bayern CEO Jan-Christian Dreesen sounded extra upbeat shortly afterward.

“He bought a knock, however from what I’ve heard from the docs, it’s nothing too critical,” Dreesen mentioned.

Kane was to have a verify on the ankle on Sunday. Bayern performs Aston Villa within the Champions League on Wednesday.

Kane didn’t have a shot at aim in opposition to Leverkusen however has been instrumental in Bayern’s assault once more this season. The 31-year-old ahead scored 5 targets and arrange six extra within the first 4 league video games, whereas he scored 4 targets within the opening 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb within the Champions League.

He additionally scored in Bayern’s opening German Cup match.

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