Kane says Bayern are doing well despite a tough week

Bayern Munich, under head coach Vincent Kompany, feel that they are moving in the right direction despite mixed feelings over Kompany's absence and the injury of several key players. Harry Kane assessed the situation in comments made ahead of Tuesday's match against Atletico Madrid in Madrid.

Kane recalled that he had won the Ballon d'Or the previous week. In the same week, Kompany collapsed during training three days earlier and was taken to hospital. Kompany was diagnosed with meningeal irritation and was discharged a few days later. Kompany is expected to be sidelined for a period of time.

Bayern drew 2-2 with Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, when Ismael Saibari and Serge Gnabry were injured. Saibari is reported to need surgery. Jamal Musiala and Luis Diaz are also trying to return from injury. Kane missed a penalty in the Dortmund match and hit the post. That game was his first since winning the Ballon d'Or.

Kane said he is "very close" to agreeing a new contract. He said they expect some injured players to return to the squad after the international break. According to Kane, the team needs to stay focused until the break in November. Kane said, "We are fighting for every moment right now. We are missing important players and our coach, but that gives everyone in this team the chance to show what they can do."