Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany jokingly described Harry Kane as “just unusual” when it comes to his ability to score goals. Kane scored twice as Bayern narrowly defeated Holstein Kiel 4-3 on Saturday. With these goals, Kane has now reached a milestone of 55 Bundesliga goals in his first 50 games, setting a new record in Germany’s top flight for the most goals scored by a player in their first 50 matches.
Kompany praised Kane’s exceptional quality and mentality, highlighting his calmness and hard work even when he goes through goal droughts. The England captain had more shots on target than any of his teammates in the match. Interestingly, Kane has only scored more goals against Stuttgart and Augsburg (both six) than he has against Kiel during his time in the Bundesliga.
Reflecting on his performance, Kane expressed his satisfaction with the game and emphasized the importance of the goals scored before and after halftime. He acknowledged that February will be a crucial month for Bayern, with tough matches against strong opponents, and stressed the need for the entire squad to be ready for the challenges ahead.
However, Kompany was disappointed with how his team finished the match, conceding two late goals. He believed that for 80 minutes, Bayern had played a complete game, leading 4-1 at home. But the late goals allowed Kiel to gain momentum and gave them a chance to make a comeback. Kompany emphasized the need to review this aspect with the players.
In conclusion, Kane’s exceptional goalscoring ability and mentality have impressed both his coach and fans alike. Bayern will need to address their late-game vulnerabilities to ensure they maintain their strong position in future matches.
