Lazio vs Bayern Munich LIVE: Harry Kane seeking positivity in Champions League after Bundesliga blow – kick-off time, team news and how to follow
Bayern Munich must bounce back from a damaging defeat to Bayer Leverkusen when they take on Lazio in the Champions League this week.
The German giants travel to Italy for their Round of 16 first leg having been dealt a huge blow to their chances of winning the Bundesliga this season.
Harry Kane and co are now under threat of missing out on silverware and going all the way in Europe might well be their best chance at a trophy.
After winning Group A with ease, they now take on Lazio who progressed through to the knockout stages by finishing second in Group E.
Kane must be thinking that he’s cursed as his hopes of finally winning a title took a big hit.
The former Tottenham striker’s performance against Leverkusen last time out was labelled a ‘catastrophe’ as he only managed 18 touches all game.
Bayern have won 11 Bundesliga titles in a row, but their streak could well come to an end this season, just as Kane has joined them.
It leaves the Champions League as another way to get some silverware and the Germans have enjoyed a great campaign so far.
They are unbeaten in the competition and no player has been involved in more goals than Kane.
He has four goals and three assists in six games and he’ll be aiming to find his scoring form again as he returns to European action.
Mattia Zaccagni is an injury doubt for Lazio after missing their game at the weekend while centre-back Patric is also carrying a knock.
Nicolo Rovella is available to feature with his suspension only valid in Serie A.
As for Bayern, Kane will lead the line in a depleted squad.
Alphonso Davies, Kingsley Coman and Serge Gnabry are all out injured while Bryan Zaragoza is suffering from illness and may also miss out.
Kane is trying to stay positive heading into
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