Joshua Kimmich hailed "outstanding" Harry Kane while Vincent Kompany lauded his "character" after he starred in their 2-1 win against Freiburg.
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Bayern beat Freiburg 2-1Kane opened the scoring in the matchEnglish striker also praised for his defensive workrateFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
Kane opened the scoring for Bayern early in the match, setting the tone for the victory. Defender Kim Min-Jae added a second goal, giving the home side a comfortable lead before Freiburg’s Matthias Ginter struck late to spark hopes of a comeback.
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While his goal was pivotal, Kane’s defensive efforts were equally celebrated. The England captain covered an impressive 11.5 kilometres, executed 25 sprints, and was involved in nine tackles throughout the match. His commitment extended to making tactical fouls, including a challenge on Lucas Holer that earned him a yellow card in the 63rd minute.
WHAT KIMMICH SAID ABOUT KANE
Kimmich was full of praise for Kane’s all-around contribution, particularly his defensive work. Speaking to Sky after the match, he said, "When I see what kind of game Harry played, after he's had a few problems in the last few weeks, he was in our box, defending everything. He threw himself into it, got a yellow card, was on the ground, fought, ran back. That was an outstanding game from him."
Highlighting Kane's willingness to fight for the team he added: "Regardless of the goal, he is often judged by goals, but what he did for the team is exactly what we need. It's not always about scoring a hat trick to win, but also about standing together as a team and pulling it off."
WHAT VINCENT KOMPANY SAID
Bayern’s head coach, Kompany, echoed Kimmich’s sentiments, lauding Kane’s influence both on and off the ball.
"Harry keeps working and always stays calm," said the Belgian on Sky Germany. "I can pick out five or six scenes where he defends deep and also plays a very important role in terms of character. I think it's clear that he will give everything to be successful this year".