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Bayern Munich are facing a race against time to have Harry Kane leading the line for their monumental Champions League quarter-final first leg against Real Madrid. The England captain has been struggling with an ankle issue that kept him out of domestic action at the weekend, leaving fans and coaching staff anxious ahead of the trip to the Santiago Bernabeu.

Because of Alex Manninger, Jürgen Klopp suffered a bitter defeat in early 2015. He recalled this in Liverpool when he was still looking for an experienced goalkeeper.

Despite extending his contract, the defensive stalwart reportedly wants to keep his options open regarding a potential departure from BVB after this summer’s World Cup.

The player is not a traditional striker

If recent reports are to be believed, Liverpool have identified Michael Olise as the ideal replacement for the outgoing Mohamed Salah. However, wanting to sign the France forward and actually managing to do so are two very different things altogether. Bayern's bid to sign Florian Wirtz last summer may have been blown out of the water by Liverpool - but they have absolutely no intention of selling Olise to the Reds at the end of the current campaign.

GOAL reviews the major takeaways from Americans playing in Europe, including Aaronson delivering a crucial moment for Leeds in their dramatic penalties win over West Ham.

Luka Vuskovic has provided a significant boost to Tottenham Hotspur by reaffirming his long-term commitment to the club. While his team-mates face intense transfer speculation linking them to Barcelona, the Croatian teenage defender expects to return to north London after his loan in Germany. His reassuring words arrive as Spurs brace for major defensive changes.

"... Qualifications alone are not enough to guarantee success!"

Leon Goretzka has opened up on his decision to remain at Bayern Munich during the January transfer window despite heavy interest from several European heavyweights, including Premier League leaders Arsenal. With Bayern still competing on three fronts, the 31-year-old is focused on adding more trophies to his cabinet before his contract situation reaches a head in the summer.

Our soccer expert offers his Eintracht Frankfurt vs FC Koln predictions, ahead of Sunday’s Bundesliga clash, at 11:30am ET (4/5).

Borussia Dortmund star Nico Schlotterbeck has addressed the growing uncertainty surrounding his future at Signal Iduna Park following a breakdown in contract negotiations. The Germany international has now explained his stance and cleared up any misunderstandings with Dortmund's management and fans, stating that he "can't please everyone".

A scathing verdict on the crisis in Italian football

The fact that Tom Bischof and Lennart Karl turned FC Bayern’s match in Freiburg around was remarkable, but not particularly surprising. What they said about it afterwards, however, certainly was. What this might mean for the upcoming fixture against Real Madrid.

Bayern Munich's dramatic late victory over Freiburg sparked wild celebrations among the players, but it was Serge Gnabry who stole the headlines with a truly bizarre fashion choice. The German international was spotted jubilantly wearing a pair of fans' shorts that featured the face of team-mate Leon Goretzka printed all over them.

The 2008-born player scored the winning goal for Kompany’s team, which has taken another step towards the title

Suddenly, whilst celebrating Bayern Munich’s 3–2 win in Freiburg, Serge Gnabry was spotted wearing boxer shorts covered in prints of Leon Goretzka’s face. Later, he added a towel to the mix. What was all that about?

Bayern Munich are sweating over the fitness of their star striker Harry Kane ahead of the Champions League quarter-final against Real Madrid. Despite his current ankle problems, however, officials and teammates at the Bavarian club are demonstratively optimistic.