Harry Kane posted an update immediately after Bayern Munich's win over Darmstadt on Saturday, as fans sweat on his fitness after a late injury scare.
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Kane scores record-breaking goal at DarmstadtBut injured late on in 5-2 routForward posts update immediately after full-timeGetty ImagesWHAT HAPPENED?
The England captain got on the scoresheet late in the first half to score his 31st Bundesliga goal of the campaign, a record for a debutant in the German top flight. Kane's effort helped Bayern to a convincing 5-2 win over the league's bottom-placed club, but he was given a scare after colliding with the post and landing awkwardly late on. The Bayern forward seemed to try and allay any fears over a long-term issue with a social media post straight after the full-time whistle.
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Kane took to X and wrote: "Proud to break a Bundesliga record but more importantly another good win."
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Manager Thomas Tuchel explained the issue after the match but couldn't give a full diagnosis, telling reporters: "He [Kane] collided with the post and twisted his ankle a bit – he had his ankle iced. There's still no diagnosis, we have to wait. I hope it's nothing bad."
Sports director Christoph Freund echoed those thoughts, hinting that Kane may be withdrawn from Gareth Southgate's latest England squad. "We hope it's not that bad," he added. "It was a precautionary measure that he went out. Harry twisted his ankle and the area had to be cooled down. He won't take any risks with the national team."
THE BIGGER PICTURE
While Kane broke records on Saturday it was 21-year-old Jamal Musiala who stole the show. The German midfielder got on the scoresheet twice – the second thanks to his signature dribbling prowess – while substitutes Serge Gnabry and Mathys Tel got in on the action late on to seal a convincing rout. The win means Tuchel's side move within seven points of leaders Bayer Leverkusen before they face Freiburg on Sunday.
