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Harry Kane back in Bayern Munich training after thigh issue

The striker has missed Bayern’s last four matches.

England and Bayern forward Harry Kane is closing in on a return
England and Bayern forward Harry Kane is closing in on a return (Bradley Collyer/PA)
By PA Sport Staff

England captain Harry Kane has resumed some training with the rest of the Bayern Munich squad as he steps up his recovery from a thigh injury.

The striker suffered a small muscle fibre tear in his right thigh during last month’s 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund and was not expected to play again until 2025.

Bayern boss Vincent Kompany, though, revealed last week that Kane could be back in contention for the final Bundesliga fixture before the winter break at home to RB Leipzig on Friday.

“Harry Kane and Alphonso Davies were able to complete parts of team training on Monday for the first time since their respective injuries,” a statement on Bayern Munich’s official website read.

“Striker Kane suffered a strain in his right hamstring against Borussia Dortmund. Defender Davies did the same in his left hamstring against Heidenheim.”

Bayern are also without goalkeeper Manuel Neuer through injury and slipped to a first Bundesliga defeat at Mainz on Saturday, which saw their lead at the top of the table cut to four points by champions Bayer Leverkusen.

As well as the positive news on Kane’s recovery, Bayern also confirmed both Kingsley Coman (hamstring) and Serge Gnabry (knee) had completed a running session on Monday for the first time since their injuries.

“Both forwards have now taken the next step towards a return to team training,” Bayern’s fitness update report added.