Ahead of Augsburg: Why Kane was missing from Bayern training | OneFootball

The Bundesliga is heading into the second matchday - and Bayern are preparing for a fiery duel. A top star was notably absent from training on Friday.

Harry Kane missed the final session before the game against FC Augsburg. According to information from BILD, this is just a planned measure for load management. The English striker is expected to be available for the squad on Saturday - so there are no concerns about him missing out.

The kick-off is at 6:30 pm on Saturday at the WWK Arena. For Augsburg's new coach Sandro Wagner, it will be a special game: It is his first Bundesliga home game as head coach - and that directly against his former club. "It's certainly not a bonus game," the 37-year-old made clear. The mentality of the Fuggerstädter should also be right against the record champions. "As feisty" as in the 3:1 opening victory in Freiburg, they want to appear again, emphasized defender Marius Wolf.

Bayern wants to confirm good season start

Bayern coach Vincent Kompany understands the significance of the game. "When we take the bus, it's a derby," joked the Belgian. But his assessment of the opponent was clear: "A new coach always brings new ideas and new challenges." The 39-year-old expects an intense game.

After the confident 6:0 start to the league against RB Leipzig and the narrow 3:2 in the cup at Wehen Wiesbaden, the Munich team wants to continue their winning streak. Kompany demands not only playing class, but also the necessary work against the ball. "I always assume that beating Bayern feels like winning a title for any team," he said. At the same time, he warned not to underestimate the motivation of his team: "What one should not underestimate, however, is how hungry we are, and how much we want it."

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