Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane faced harsh criticism from the German media following a lackluster performance in Saturday's goalless draw against Bayer Leverkusen, where the Bavarians failed to register a single shot on target in the first half - a first in Bundesliga record-keeping history.
German newspaper Bild delivered a scathing assessment of Kane's display, awarding him a rating of five out of six, with six being the worst possible score in their post-match analysis. Despite the criticism, Kane maintained a positive outlook, taking to Instagram to state: "If you can't be at your best then don't lose! Clean sheet and a point and we move on!"
The result keeps Bayern trailing Leverkusen by eight points in the title race, as they aim to reclaim their league crown. A potential championship victory would mark a significant milestone for Kane, representing the first major trophy of his distinguished career.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany came to Kane's defense in the post-match press conference, highlighting the team's impressive offensive record this season. "We're not eight points ahead by chance. We've already scored I think more than 100 goals this season [in all competitions]," Kompany explained. He praised the team's defensive mentality, particularly noting Kane and Jamal's efforts following their recent challenging match in Glasgow.
Looking ahead, Bayern face a crucial week with a Champions League play-off second leg against Celtic at home, where they hold a 2-1 advantage from the first leg in Glasgow. This will be followed by a significant Bundesliga clash against third-placed Eintracht Frankfurt, as Kane and his teammates seek to maintain their title pursuit.
