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Bayern Munich confirm Harry Kane will 'take break from training' after aggravating calf injury in Champions League clash with Celtic as England striker laments 'annoying' setback

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  • Kane went off at half-time vs Celtic
  • Striker struggling with a calf injury
  • Will miss training this week to recover
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  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Kane was substituted at half-time during the 1-1 draw with Celtic in the Champions League on Tuesday and was sent for a scan on a calf issue. The latest knock came days after he received a blow to the face during Bayern's clash with Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga, and the club have now said he will "take a break from training".

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  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Bayern confirmed in an official statement on Wednesday that the England captain "has to cut back over the coming days" after it was revealed that his calf has been badly bruised.

    Meanwhile, Kane took to Instagram to share his desire to be back in action as soon as possible.

  • WHAT KANE SAID

    The 31-year-old striker wrote: "Got the job done! Annoying having to come off last night but hopefully back out there asap!"

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    WHAT NEXT FOR BAYERN?

    After progressing in the Champions League, Vincent Kompany may have to make do without Kane when his Bayern side take on Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The German giants are currently eight points clear of Leverkusen at the top of the table, with Frankfurt a further five points behind in third.