Bayern Munich give positive signals on Harry Kane injury ahead of Real Madrid clash in UEFA Champions League quarter-finals
Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane could return against Real Madrid on Tuesday after missing his club's dramatic 3-2 win in Freiburg on Matchday 28 and England's friendly against Japan.
Kane pulled out of England's squad for a friendly with Japan after picking up an ankle issue in preparation for the encounter.
Prior to the match, England head coach Thomas Tuchel said: "It's a minor injury that came practically out of nowhere."
The problem also kept him out of Bayern's incredible 3-2 comeback win in Freiburg on Saturday. The club's board member for sport Max Eberl indicated after the match that he could return for the big first leg in Madrid, saying: "The physios are working on him. He's constantly receiving treatment. We believe he will be fine."
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Bayern coach Vincent Kompany was equally optimistic, saying: "It feels like he should make it."
Kane has 48 strikes for Bayern in all competitions and after the huge first-leg showdown in Madrid will be eager to add to his 31 Bundesliga goals as soon as possible as he continues his quest to break Robert Lewandowski's single-season record of 41.
Bayern's next league clash is at St. Pauli on Matchday 29 next Saturday (kick-off 6.30pm CEST) - with the club on the brink of setting a new all-time record for goals in a Bundesliga season.
