Bayern Munich give Harry Kane injury update ahead of Aston Villa clash

Bayern Munich have provided an update on the status of Harry Kane after he sustained a knock to his ankle during Saturday's Bundesliga clash against Bayer Leverkusen.

Uncertainty remains over Harry Kane's availability for Bayern Munich's UEFA Champions League clash against Aston Villa on Wednesday after he picked up a knock during Saturday's match against Bayer Leverkusen in the Bundesliga. The striker took a painful blow to his ankle, but Bayern have revealed that examinations on Sunday showed a positive development.

Bayern Munich sweat on Harry Kane fitness ahead of Aston Villa trip

The hope at Bayern Munich will be that Harry Kane can make the trip to England to face Aston Villa on Wednesday, but it remains to be seen if the striker will need a spell on the sidelines to fix the issue.

"Harry Kane took a painful knock to his ankle in Bayern’s Bundesliga game at home to Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday. Examinations by the club’s medical unit on Sunday determined a positive development. Kane will continue to receive appropriate treatment," a statement from Bayern Munich said on Sunday.

Kane has made a blistering start to the season and has ten goals and five assists to his name in seven appearances across all competitions. The England captain said after the game on Saturday that he expects to be able to play on Wednesday.

If Kane is unable to play from the start against Aston Villa, Vincent Kompany might go with a false nine or play Mathys Tel as the starting striker. Bayern Munich began their Champions League campaign with a 9-2 win over Dinamo Zagreb.