Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has revealed that Harry Kane will not be available for his team’s Bundesliga match against Freiburg this weekend, as he’s is in a race against time to be fit for the highly anticipated Champions League clash with Real Madrid
Kane missed England’s 0–1 friendly defeat to Japan on Tuesday evening at Wembley after suffering an ankle injury in training, having also been rested in the 1–1 draw against Uruguay during the first half of the camp.
The 32-year-old striker is now set to sit out of this weekend’s match and possibly, the Champions League tie against Madrid.
Kompany said at a press conference on Friday, “Harry trained well until Sunday, then he felt something in his ankle while he was with the national team. That will affect tomorrow’s match, and he won’t be available.”
Harry Kane celebrate with fans after during the Bundesliga match between FC Bayern München and 1. FC Union Berlin at Allianz Arena on March 21, 2026. (Photo by EyesWideOpen/Getty Images)
He added, “Nevertheless, I’m optimistic about Tuesday’s match (against Real Madrid). Of course it’s not an ideal situation—I would have liked him to play against Freiburg—but given the current situation, that won’t be possible.”
Kompany will be hoping Kane is back in time to face a difficult team in Real Madrid. The England forward has posted an eye-catching figure this season, scoring 53 goals for his club and country in 45 matches.
Bayern Munich are set to face Real Madrid at the Bernabéu in the first leg of the Champions League quarter-finals on Tuesday, before the second leg in Munich eight days later.
