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Kane's Training Absence Sparks Concern Ahead of Champions League

2/17/2025

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Summary

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Harry Kane's absence from Bayern Munich's training ahead of the crucial Champions League showdown with Celtic has raised eyebrows. The star forward suffered a facial injury during the match against Bayer Leverkusen. However, Coach Vincent Kompany reassured fans that the injury isn't serious, keeping hopes alive for Kane's return as Bayern holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg.

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Historical Context

Harry Kane's injury ahead of Bayern Munich's Champions League clash with Celtic echoes past European battles. In 2005, Liverpool staged a historic comeback against AC Milan after trailing 3-0. Bayern leads 2-1 from the first leg, hoping Kane's return can spark a similar turnaround in this high-stakes matchup.

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Harry Kane's absence from Bayern Munich's training ahead of the crucial Champions League showdown with Celtic has raised eyebrows. The star forward suffered a facial injury during the match against Bayer Leverkusen. However, Coach Vincent Kompany reassured fans that the injury isn't serious, keeping hopes alive for Kane's return as Bayern holds a narrow 2-1 lead from the first leg.

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