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

Harry Kane is closing on a comeback from his muscle injury as Bayern Munich shared a promising fitness update on the striker.

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• Kane forced off against Dortmund
• His injury is not considered to be serious
• Striker seen running again on the grass

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  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.”

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  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.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  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.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  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.