Harry Kane, the star forward of Bayern Munich, is facing a delicate health situation. During the 1-1 draw of his team against Celtic Glasgow in the Champions League, the player was substituted at halftime due to pain in his calf, as he himself mentioned after the match.

The pain in Harry Kane's calf

"I’m fine. I need them to check me now and see what exactly is going on", stated Kane, making clear his concern about the physical setback. Coach Vincent Kompany also confirmed that, although Kane wanted to stay on the field, the decision was made not to take any additional risks.

Bayern reported that the 31-year-old forward suffered a blow to his calf during the match against Bayer Leverkusen, which caused a hemorrhage in the affected area. This blow turned into a problem in the calf, leading the medical team to recommend that Kane reduce the intensity of his training and take a few days of rest.

Decision to substitute Kane

Before the match against Celtic, Kane had already noticed some discomfort. However, his desire to be on the field and his commitment to the team led him to try playing despite the pain. Despite his efforts, it became clear that his condition was not ideal, which led Bayern to make the decision to substitute him at halftime. Kane himself acknowledged that, in hindsight, it would have been wiser to give space to another player.

Coach Kompany also showed understanding of the situation and emphasized that the priority was to avoid unnecessary risks. "We didn’t want to take any additional risks", stated the coach, who knows that the recovery of a player of Kane’s caliber is crucial for Bayern Munich's future performance, both in the Bundesliga and the Champions League.