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"Harry felt a few reactions" – Why Kane didn't start for Bayern against St. Pauli
TL;DR
Harry Kane did not start for Bayern Munich against St. Pauli due to concerns after he felt some reactions following his return from injury. Coach Vincent Kompany opted to rest him in preparation for the upcoming Champions League match against Real Madrid.
"Harry felt a few reactions" – Why Kane didn't start for Bayern against St. Pauli
After returning from injury in Bayern Munich’s 2-1 Champions League quarter-final first-leg win over Real Madrid earlier this week, Harry Kane watched his teammates beat FC St. Pauli 5-0 from the bench on Saturday.
Speaking ahead of the game, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany explained that he did not want to risk the 32-year-old ahead of Wednesday’s return leg against Real Madrid.
“Resting him is maybe not the right word,” Kompany told Sky Germany, explaining that Kane had “felt a few reactions” after playing 90 minutes against Real Madrid.
Despite this, the 32-year-old is expected to be fully fit to start Wednesday’s return leg.
“It’s nothing serious for the next game,” Kompany underlined.
With players like Kane, especially at this stage of the season, Kompany didn't want to take “too much unnecessary risk.”
“It was already great that he managed 90 minutes (against Real Madrid). Maybe it will be 120 minutes in the next game, who knows. I hope not, but we have to make such sensible decisions,” he explained.
Q&A
Why didn't Harry Kane start against St. Pauli?
Harry Kane did not start against St. Pauli because he felt some reactions after returning from injury and was rested to avoid further risk.
What did Bayern coach Vincent Kompany say about Kane's condition?
Vincent Kompany mentioned that resting Kane might not be the right term, as he had felt a few reactions after playing 90 minutes in the previous match.
When is Bayern Munich's next match after the St. Pauli game?
Bayern Munich's next match is the return leg against Real Madrid in the Champions League, scheduled for Wednesday.
