Harry Kane boost for Bayern! Vincent Kompany's side offer promising fitness update as striker closes in on comeback from injury

Kane’s injury came just 33 minutes into Bayern Munich’s much-anticipated encounter with Borussia Dortmund. The 30-year-old appeared to be dealing with discomfort in his hamstring, sparking fears of a prolonged absence. However, Bayern manager Vincent Kompany alleviated immediate concerns by stating after the match that the issue was “not that bad.”

Further medical assessments revealed a minor muscle tear in the back of Kane’s right thigh, a setback that could have sidelined him for a longer period. Fortunately for Bayern, the timeline for his recovery appears favourable and on Thursday morning, Kane took a significant step forward in his rehabilitation by running on the grass at the club's training ground. This marks notable progress just under a week after the initial injury diagnosis.

Kane has netted an astonishing 20 goals in 19 appearances across all competitions this season. His tally includes four hat-tricks and yet he still has faced criticism from Dietmar Hamann for failing to impact games against formidable opponents or in the Champions League.

While Kane focuses on his recovery, Bayern Munich face a demanding run of fixtures. The team will host Heidenheim on Saturday in Bundesliga action, followed by a critical Champions League encounter against Shakhtar Donetsk on December 10.