'l hope it's not something serious'-Why Vincent Kompany is not too worried about Harry Kane's latest injury blow

'l hope it's not something serious'-Why Vincent Kompany is not too worried about Harry Kane's latest injury blow

Evans Ousuru • 13:00 - 29.09.2024

The England international felt discomfort in his ankle and was substituted against Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.

Vincent Kompany has downplayed fears over star striker Harry Kane being sidelined for a long period after the the England international limped off the pitch midway through the second half against Bayern Leverkusen on Saturday.

The Bayern Munich talisman suffered what is suspected to be an ankle injury as both sides had to settle for 1-1 draw during their Bundesliga clash and was substituted in the 86th minute after he looked to be in discomfort, making him a doubt for the Champions League match in mid-week.

Bayern who beat Dinamo Zagreb 9-2 in the opening Champions League match, take on Aston Villa in a tricking-looking tie on Wednesday.

"I'm not a doctor, but I hope it's nothing serious. It's still early to say. Hopefully he'll be fit for Wednesday," the Bayern manager told Bein Sports.

Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said: "If Harry goes off the pitch, then it's something. Now I hope he's made of sturdy English wood."

England interim boss Lee Carsley will have similar hope, given his team have Nations League matches against Greece (10 October) and Finland (13 October) around the corner.

Kane has scored over 400 goals for club and country. Beginning his senior career with Tottenham Hotspur in 2009, Kane scored 280 goals for Spurs before trading the London Club for Germany where he has managed 54 goals since his big money move in 2023.

He has also represented Millwall FC, Leicester City, Norwich City and Leyton Orient.