Harry Kane's fitness in doubt as Bayern brace for Frankfurt clash

The Englishman, who leads the league with 21 goals, missed training at Sabener Strasse on Thursday, sparking concern among fans and pundits alike.

Eagle-eyed supporters and media spotted Kane's absence as Bayern ramped up preparations for the weekend. The 31-year-old has endured a bruising spell recently, starting with a facial blow during a clash with Bayer Leverkusen's Piero Hincapie last weekend.

That knock left him doubtful for Bayern's midweek Champions League tie against Celtic, where he limped through the first half of the 1-1 draw before Kingsley Coman replaced him at halftime. Now, a fresh twist has emerged: Kane has picked up a minor calf injury, leaving his availability for Matchday 23 in serious doubt.

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany will be sweating over his star man's fitness with third-placed Frankfurt, nicknamed Die Adler, set to roll into the Allianz Arena. "Harry's a warrior, but we'll assess him day by day," Kompany said earlier this week, keeping his cards close to his chest.

The Bavarians have leaned heavily on Kane's razor-sharp finishing this season, and his potential absence could tilt the scales in a fixture that promises fireworks.

On X, Kane offered a brief update late Thursday, saying, "Working hard to get back out there, thanks for the support." Bayern also posted, "Harry's pushing to return, but we're taking no risks," alongside a training clip without their talisman.

With Frankfurt flying high and Kane's fitness hanging in the balance, all eyes are on Munich for what could be a defining weekend in the Bundesliga race.

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