Arsenal captain Martin Odegaard knows Harry Kane's qualities from experience, but does not fear the former Tottenham striker ahead of their clash in the Champions League.
The Gunners welcome Bayern Munich to the Emirates Stadium on Tuesday evening as they look to progress to the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009. The teams last faced each other over two legs in 2017 with the German giants prevailing 10-2 on aggregate.
Bayern sit second in the Bundesliga, off the pace in the title race as they trail Bayer Leverkusen by 16 points, with Thomas Tuchel having already decided to part ways with the club at the end of the season. That has not stopped Kane from enjoying an impressive first term in Germany.
The England captain has netted 38 goals in 37 appearances since his summer move from Spurs and boasts a good record against Arsenal. The former Tottenham hitman has only scored more goals against Leicester and Everton than Arsenal, producing 14 strikes and three assists across 19 appearances.
Odegaard recognises that Kane possesses two key qualities Arsenal must be aware of but is more focused on what his side can produce. “I think we should of course respect him but I don’t think we should fear anyone,” he said.
“We have to focus on ourselves and the quality we have in the team. He’s a good player. I have played against him a few times and I know the quality he has, especially in the box, and he’s also good in the link-up.”
The Norway international holds no fear heading into the Champions League quarter-final but believes Bayern's league results don't represent their true quality. The 25-year-old believes his Arsenal side are prepared for any challenge.
Odegaard said: “Every game we play there are good
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