Vincent Kompany has granted most of his Bayern Munich players a week off, but Harry Kane will not enjoy this break as he joins the England squad for international duty.
What Happened?
Following a quiet performance against St. Pauli, Kane is eager to find his scoring touch again with England. He has quickly joined the Three Lions camp to prepare for crucial Nations League matches against Greece on Thursday and the Republic of Ireland on Sunday. Other Bayern stars, including Joshua Kimmich, Jamal Musiala, Serge Gnabry, Leroy Sane, Dayot Upamecano, Michael Olise, Kingsley Coman, and Konrad Laimer, have also been called up for international duty.
The Bigger Picture
According to SportBild, Kompany’s decision to give a week off to players not involved in this month’s international matches marks a departure from the approach of former coach Thomas Tuchel, who typically held training sessions during international breaks. Kompany seems focused on adopting a player-centric perspective, prioritizing rest and recovery.
Did You Know?
As a key member of Lee Carsley’s squad, Kane is expected to lead a reshuffled England team, particularly with several notable absences due to injuries. Key players like Trent Alexander-Arnold, Levi Colwill, Phil Foden, Jack Grealish, Cole Palmer, Aaron Ramsdale, Declan Rice, and Bukayo Saka are sidelined. In response, England has called up Jarrod Bowen, Jarrad Branthwaite, Tino Livramento, James Trafford, and Morgan Rogers to bolster the squad.
What’s Next?
After fulfilling his international commitments, Kane will return to Germany to resume his role with Bayern Munich. The team is set to face Augsburg on November 22 in the Bundesliga.