HARRY KANE is set to miss what is likely to be Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga title clinching game – and he reckons it’s just his luck.
A “crazy, crazy” booking in today’s game vs Mainz means Kane is suspended for next weekend’s clash with RB Leipzig, where victory will see the England captain claim his first major trophy.
APHarry Kane could miss the moment Bayern Munich win the Bundesliga title[/caption]
APIt comes after Kane was booked for holding onto the ball to prevent Mainz taking a quick free-kick[/caption]
Kane was shown his fifth yellow card of the season during Bayern’s 3-0 win at home.
The 31-year-old fouled Jonathan Burkardt, but held onto the ball to prevent Mainz taking a quick free-kick.
And referee Bastian Dankert wasted no time in whipping out his book to caution Kane for delaying the restart.
The moment of madness means the 31-year-old has been suspended for next Saturday’s trip to Leipzig, where Bayern could win their 34th title.
Kane said: “Crazy, crazy decision! It’s kind of my story that I’ll miss the Leipzig game. But no worries, I’ll celebrate more than anyone else.”
A victory against Leipzig will secure the title from Bayer Leverkusen, with two games to spare.
So Kane may have to watch his side be crowned champions from the sidelines.
The former Tottenham talisman has famously NEVER won a trophy in his 16-year career.
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But he looks set to break that curse with the Bavarian club this season.
Many expected Kane to win his first trophy in his debut campaign, as Bayern had won 10 league titles in a row.
But an invincible campaign by Xabi Alonso‘s Leverkusen ensured his wait for a trophy dragged on yet further.
Kane has scored 60 goals in his 61 Bundesliga matches for Bayern so far.
He is also on track to become the first player to win the top scorer title in both of his first two Bundesliga seasons.
Bayern needed a win over Mainz and a favour from Augsburg against Leverkusen to be crowned champion on Saturday.
But goals from Patrik Schick and Emiliano Buendia gave Leverkusen a 2-0 win and kept the defending champions eight points behind Bayern with three games left.
Leverkusen can still theoretically defend its first ever Bundesliga title by winning its last three games if Bayern loses its final three.
But even a draw against Leipzig next weekend should be enough for Bayern, which has a far superior goal difference.
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