Harry Kane Injured Ankle, Possibly Absent When Munich Against Aston Villa

JAKARTA - Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane suffered an ankle injury while meeting Bayer Leverkusen in the fifth week of the German League which took place at the Allianz Arena, Munich, Sunday morning WIB.

The England captain had to be pulled off the pitch in the 86th minute after experiencing discomfort and unable to continue the match.

"Harry Kane suffered a painful injury to his ankle in the Bayern Bundesliga match at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday (local time)," Bayern Munich's official statement was quoted as saying Sunday, September 29.

Currently, the former Tottenham Hotspur striker is undergoing intensive examination from the Bayern Munich medical team.

"Inspections by the club's medical unit on Sunday determined positive developments. Kane will continue to receive proper treatment," Bayern Munich wrote.

With his injury, Kane will likely miss the visit of The Bavarians to Aston Villa in this week's Champions League continued.

Meanwhile, in the match against Bayer Leverkusen, Bayern Munich was stuck with a score of 1-1. Vincent Kompany's team failed to continue the positive trend by sweeping five wins in the German League.

Despite the draw, Bayern Munich are now still at the top of the standings with a total of 13 points or two points ahead of Leverkusen who is now in second place.