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Bayern last won the German Cup in 2020 and have not progressed beyond the quarter-finals since.
Bayern manager Vincent Kompany has disclosed that his team cannot cope without their top scorer, Harry Kane.
The striker is sidelined with a thigh muscle injury in Saturday's 1-1 league draw at Borussia Dortmund.
The English forward, who has been instrumental in Bayern's strong start to the season, is expected to miss several weeks.
Players like Thomas Muller, Serge Gnabry, Michael Olise, and Leroy Sane are expected to step up and fill the void left by Kane as Kompany remains confident in his team's ability to perform.
Kompany believes that while replacing Kane's goal-scoring ability will be challenging, the team has the depth to maintain their strong form.
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"It is difficult to say at this moment but there is a chance for him to still play this year.
"But he will miss several games and to replace him, you know you cannot replace the goals or the player one-for-one. That's why he is a top player.
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13:34 - 01.12.2024
Harry Kane doubtful for Bayern's Cup clash against Bayer Leverkusen
Bayern were unbeaten in their last seven matches and will host Leverkusen in the German Cup round of 16 on Tuesday.
"We have talent in the team and need to solve it differently. We won't be lacking talent tomorrow but it will look different.
"We have many options. Thomas Muller, Mathys Tel, Gnabry, Olise, Leroy. I now named almost everyone. Obviously, Harry has scored 20 goals... but we have dangerous players in attack," Kompany told a press conference on Monday ahead of their German cup clash against Bayer Leverkusen.
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Bayern last won the German Cup in 2020 and has not advanced past the quarterfinals since being eliminated in the second round three times in the last four seasons.
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