Bayern Munich’s Jamal Musiala scored twice and had an assist in a 5-2 win against SV Darmstadt 98 in the Bundesliga. The victory helped Bayern stay in the race to defend their Bundesliga title, moving them seven points behind Bayer Leverkusen. Harry Kane played a crucial role in the win, scoring his 31st goal in the Bundesliga season, setting a record for goals in a debut Bundesliga season. Kane also surpassed his previous best of 30 league goals in a season achieved in the Premier League. However, his afternoon ended with an ankle injury, casting doubt on his participation in England’s upcoming friendlies against Brazil and Belgium.
Despite conceding two goals to the last-placed Darmstadt, Bayern captain Manuel Neuer praised the team’s effort and the contributions of players like Musiala. Jamal Musiala’s impressive performance included two goals and an assist, helping Bayern secure the much-needed victory. The match also saw contributions from players like Serge Gnabry, who scored after coming off the bench. Mathys Tel and Oscar Vilhelmsson scored in stoppage time for Bayern and Darmstadt respectively.
Following the match, Bayern manager Thomas Tuchel expressed concern about Kane’s injury, hoping it was just a scare. Kane twisted his ankle in an unfortunate incident late in the game, raising concerns about his availability for the upcoming international friendlies. The club stated that they would not take any risks with Kane, especially considering his importance to the team. Kane expressed pride in breaking a Bundesliga record but highlighted the importance of the team’s victory. Bayern is in close contact with England regarding Kane’s injury and his potential involvement in the upcoming matches against Brazil and Belgium.
