Is Harry Kane fit to face Aston Villa as Bayern Munich star suffers nasty ankle injury
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Harry Kane is fighting fit to return to England for Bayern Munich’s Champions League clash against Aston Villa, live on talkSPORT.
The England captain sustained a knock to his left ankle following a challenge by Bayer Leverkusen forward Amine Adli during the 1-1 draw between the Bundesliga big-hitters on Saturday.
The 31-year-old was substituted in the 86th minute of the match, raising doubts over whether he’ll feature in Bayern’s clash at Villa Park on Wednesday night, live on talkSPORT.
On Kane’s knock, Bayern said in a statement on Sunday: “Harry Kane suffered a painful blow to his ankle in Saturday’s top Bundesliga match against Bayer Leverkusen 1-1.
“Examinations by FC Bayern’s medical department on Sunday showed a positive development. Kane will continue to receive intensive treatment.”
Is Kane fit to face Aston Villa?
The former Tottenham star is expected to be available to enjoy a homecoming of sorts in the Champions League.
Sky Germany reported on Saturday that Kane believes he’s ‘okay’ and will be ready to play against Villa.
“At first it was really painful and it was annoying to miss the last five or ten minutes of the game,” Kane added.
There was real concern about Kane’s availability immediately after the incident with Bayern sporting director Max Eberl reported to have said: “If Harry leaves the pitch, then it’s something.
“It doesn’t look good… now I hope he’s made of sturdy English stuff.”
However, there was more optimism about Kane’s knock after the match finished.
Bayern boss Vincent Kompany said: “I’m not a doctor, but I hope that maybe it will be enough for Wednesday.”
Kane has made a superb start to the season having scored ten goals in just seven appearances.
And four of those goals came in Bayern’s Champions League opener as they romped to a 9-2 victory over Croatian side Dinamo Zagreb.
They’re set to encounter a sterner test in Birmingham with the Villans making light work of Swiss side Young Boys, winning 3-0 in their first Champions League clash in 41 years.
Bayern remain top of the Bundesliga despite being held to the 1-1 draw at the Allianz Arena.
Aston Villa vs Bayern Munich: talkSPORT coverage
This Champions League clash will take place on Wednesday, October 2.
talkSPORT will have live coverage from Villa Park, presented by Adrian Durham.
Commentary will come from Jim Proudfoot and former Aston Villa captain Andy Townsend.
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You can also listen via the talkSPORT app, on DAB digital radio, through your smart speaker and on 1089 or 1053 AM.
talkSPORT.com will also have you covered in our dedicated Champions League live blog.
