Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is hopeful Harry Kane might be match to function at residence in opposition to RB Leipzig on Friday night time of their remaining match of 2024.

The England captain sustained a small muscle fibre tear in his proper thigh throughout final month’s 1-1 draw at Borussia Dortmund and was not anticipated to play once more till 2025.

However the 31-year-old returned to partial crew coaching on Monday, and Kompany – who final week hinted Kane would possibly return sooner – revealed he may very well be given the inexperienced gentle after their remaining session.

“I received’t say whether or not he’ll begin or not,” Kompany mentioned. “The ultimate coaching session continues to be essential as we speak. If all the pieces goes properly, he’ll positively play an element tomorrow.”

Kane just isn’t the one injured Bayern participant on the comeback path.

Kompany mentioned: “If issues go as properly on Friday as they did in coaching yesterday, we’re in good condition. It was good to have some gamers again in coaching: Alphonso Davies (and) Harry Kane have been there, additionally Josip Stanisic, even when they won’t function on this recreation. It’s been an excellent week for us as a result of we’ve been doing loads of coaching on the pitch.”

The previous Burnley boss admitted the absence of Kane – who this season has scored 19 targets and added six assists throughout Bundesliga and Champions League competitions – forces him to assume in another way.

“We mentioned beforehand that we couldn’t change Harry Kane like for like,” mentioned Kompany.

“Harry has this unimaginable sense of the place he must be within the field. He’s additionally helped us rather a lot in defence. He’s the most effective on this planet within the field – that’s the place he makes the distinction. There aren’t many gamers who can do this.”

Bayern need to bounce again from Saturday’s 2-1 loss at Mainz, whereas Leipzig – fourth within the desk and 6 factors behind their opponents – might be keen to realize floor on the Bundesliga leaders.

Kompany added: “Leipzig’s particular person and collective high quality is correct up there within the Bundesliga.

“The depth in video games like those in opposition to Stuttgart or Leverkusen was all the time very excessive and I anticipate the identical tomorrow. They’ve gamers who’re distinction makers, however so can we.

“It’s very clear to me what we need to do. We’re taking part in at residence and we need to win.”

Leipzig hope to shut out the yr on a excessive after defeating Eintracht Frankfurt 2-1 on Sunday.

Leipzig boss Marco Rose was fast to underscore the impression a wholesome Kane has on the Bayern aspect, with the previous Tottenham striker having scored a league-leading 14 targets and supplied 5 assists within the Bundesliga this time period.

Rose mentioned: “That’s what Kane offers you. He’s simply there on the proper moments.

“Vincent Kompany has Bayern taking part in with actual energy and power. They’re incisive with the ball and have immense particular person high quality. They’ll dominate opponents once they’re in possession.

“You see it straightaway when Kane is lacking. When he’s again, he received’t want lengthy to settle in once more – that’s the mark of a world-class striker.”