Bayern Munich Grapples with Illness Ahead of Champions League Clash
MUNICH – Bayern Munich is facing a potential disruption to its squad ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarterfinal first leg against Arsenal, as both Harry Kane and a youth player are reportedly ill and unavailable for training. The absences add uncertainty to coach Thomas Tuchel’s plans as the German giants prepare for a crucial European encounter.
The illness impacting Kane and the unnamed youngster throws Bayern’s attacking options into question. Kane, the team’s leading goalscorer with 39 goals across all competitions this season, has been central to Bayern’s attacking prowess. His absence would represent a significant blow, potentially forcing Tuchel to reshuffle his forward line. The club has not disclosed the nature of the illness, but confirmed both players did not participate in Saturday’s training session.
Alongside Kane and the youth player, Leon Klanac and Hiroki Ito were also absent from training, though their situations were described as being outside of Tuchel’s squad considerations. The team will assess the condition of Kane and the other affected player in the coming days to determine their availability for the match against Arsenal. Tuchel is expected to provide an update during a pre-match press conference.
