Because the final spherical of matches within the Bundesliga got here to a detailed, Harry Kane’s already dismal season took a recent flip for the more serious.
The Englishman’s quest for his first profession trophy suffered one other setback as Bayern Munich concluded their season with a disappointing defeat, ending third within the Bundesliga.
This consequence means Bayern, and by extension Kane, won’t compete in subsequent season’s German Tremendous Cup. Thus, it marks a big departure from their ordinary dominance.
On the ultimate day of the German league season, Bayern Munich confronted Hoffenheim, needing a optimistic consequence to safe second place. Nonetheless, regardless of taking a 2-0 lead, Thomas Tuchel’s gamers crumbled in Kane‘s absence, in the end shedding 4-2.
This defeat, mixed with Stuttgart’s victory over Borussia Monchengladbach, allowed Stuttgart to leapfrog Bayern into second place. Consequently, the Bavarians completed third, their lowest place because the 2011-12 season.
What does it imply for Bayern?
For the Bundesliga giants, the third-place end has notable repercussions. The German Tremendous Cup, performed by the winners of the German Cup and Bundesliga, won’t embody Bayern for the primary time since 2011.
Bayer Leverkusen, who triumphed within the Bundesliga and are favorites to win the German Cup, will play within the Tremendous Cup. In the event that they safe each titles, Stuttgart will face Leverkusen, sidelining Bayern from the competitors.
Regardless of his facet’s struggles, the England worldwide has loved a exceptional debut season within the German prime flight. The previous Tottenham striker has scored 36 targets in 32 league matches; that’s totaling 44 targets in 45 appearances throughout all competitions.
His prolific scoring, nevertheless, has not translated into workforce success. Bayern had been eradicated early from the German Cup and fell within the semi-finals of the Champions League, including to a season of disappointments.
When is Kane’s subsequent trophy alternative?
Reflecting on the season earlier, Kane acknowledged the excessive expectations at Bayern and the frustration of not securing any trophies. “In fact, from the membership’s viewpoint, will probably be a failed season if we don’t win something this yr as a result of we’re anticipated to win, however all we will do is take that into subsequent yr and try to flip that round”, he acknowledged.
The 30-year-old remained optimistic about his future in Germany, emphasizing his long-term dedication to the membership. “I’m right here for a few years. It’s not a one-off yr I’m right here for. The Champions League is the largest one. If we will in some way get our fingers on that one, it might be an incredible season. These are the large video games. The ambiance was unimaginable. That is precisely why I got here right here, I wish to be enjoying in these massive video games, these massive moments.”
Kane’s subsequent alternative for silverware will include the England nationwide workforce on the upcoming European Championship. Having reached the finals within the final Euros and the semi-finals within the 2018 World Cup, Kane and the Three Lions will likely be desirous to go one step additional. His spectacular type for Bayern bodes nicely for his contributions on the worldwide stage.
Photograph credit score: IMAGO / Sven Simon
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