Will Harry Kane be fit to face Arsenal? Bayern Munich striker withdrawn with ankle injury before Champions League clash
Harry Kane faces a race against time to be fit for the first leg of Bayern Munich's Champions League clash against Arsenal after limping off.
The England striker scored in the 4-1 win over Darmstadt, but he was withdrawn in the second half following a nasty collision.
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The striker is currently hunting Robert Lewandowski's Bundesliga single season goals record, and in his pursuit, he collided with the post, forcing him off.
The Arsenal quarter-final clash is fast approaching and Kane's involvement isn't guaranteed.
Will Harry Kane be fit to face Arsenal?
The first leg of Bayern's Champions League last-eight tie against Arsenal takes place on Tuesday, April 9.
So Kane has plenty of time to fully recover, with an international break coming up.
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But his injury has the potential to be troublesome, especially with Kane previously have five spells out of action due to ankle injuries whole at Tottenham.
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After the game, Bayern's sporting director Christoph Freund revealed that Kane twisted his ankle.
He remarked: "We hope it's not that bad. It was a precautionary measure that he went out.
"Harry twisted his ankle and the area had to be cooled down.
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"He won't take any risks with the national team."
Thomas Tuchel was also asked about Kane's situation, where he said: "He collided with the post and twisted his ankle a bit - he had his ankle iced.
"There's still no diagnosis, we have to wait. I hope it's nothing bad."
Twisted ankles have a varying degree of seriousness.
They can be fine in a few days, but if there is a sprain, you are looking at possibly six to 12 weeks.
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If that were to be the case, Kane would miss the majority of the season.
The England man is also now doubtful to play against Brazil and Belgium.
However, he has travelled to the UK to join up with Gareth Southgate's squad and will be assessed there.
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