Kane’s Vital Role as Bayern Prepares for Hoffenheim Clash

Harry Kane missed training earlier this week, as Bayern Munich confirmed that the England captain was sidelined due to illness. The club announced his absence from their training session in preparation for the upcoming match against Hoffenheim. Currently, Vincent Kompany’s team holds a six-point lead over Dortmund at the top of the table, while Hoffenheim occupies the third position, trailing by nine points. Therefore, securing a victory this weekend is crucial for Kompany’s side, and Kane’s return would significantly enhance their chances of earning all three points.

Earlier in the season, Bayern faced Hoffenheim and triumphed with a 4-1 victory, during which Kane delivered an exceptional performance, netting a hat-trick.

Kane boasts an impressive tally of 36 goals in 32 matches across all competitions this season. Former Bayern manager Felix Magath has advised him to focus on staying closer to the penalty area. This discussion arises from Kane’s tendency to drop deep to influence play, whereas Magath believes he should concentrate on his primary role as a goal-scorer.

He commented: “I would always utilize players according to their strengths. Harry Kane is a natural goal-scorer. While he is lauded for his work rate, that’s not his primary responsibility.”

On the need for Kane to remember his strengths, Magath added: “If he were to position himself more effectively up front, instead of drifting into midfield, it would benefit the team.

Bayern’s momentum has diminished recently. The team showcased dominance in the first half of the season, where they appeared in complete control, instilling a sense of security among the fans. However, this sense of dominance has waned since the winter break, as evidenced by their performance against HSV.

He expressed concern that the team is not only conceding goals but also facing significant challenges.

“It’s detrimental for a team to remain unchallenged at the top; complacency can set in when there are no adversaries left.”

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Kane has acknowledged the influence of manager Kompany on his form, sharing that the former Burnley boss has instilled a mentality of being “merciless” in the pursuit of their goals.

He told Bild: “I recall my first conversation with the coach when he took over at Bayern. He emphasized from the start that we would be relentless against all our opponents.”

Kane elaborated: “The mentality instilled by the coach is clear. From the outset, he stated, ‘If we’re one goal ahead, we aim for the second. If we’re three ahead, we go for the fourth.’ That’s our mindset, and it’s reflected in our training. There’s genuine competition, which translates onto the pitch during matches.”

As the weekend showdown approaches, Kane is already contemplating winning his second Bundesliga title.

He remarked: “I wouldn’t mind if we clinched the championship in March or April. With our current mindset, the timing would be inconsequential; we will keep playing as we have been.”

This approach could also preserve energy for European competitions, as Bayern finished second in the league phase, trailing only Arsenal, with Kane contributing eight goals in eight European matches.