OSNABRÜCK, Germany (AP) — Harry Kane scored twice as defending champion Bayern Munich eased into the second spherical of the German Cup with a 4-1 win at second-division Osnabrück on Wednesday.
Jamal Musiala was not included in Bayern’s squad as the Germany star remained absent since collapsing in two pre-season video games because of a neurological issue.
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Bayern coach Vincent Kompany mentioned Musiala “might” be an possibility for Bayern’s league sport in opposition to promoted Schalke on Saturday.
“But I don’t want to put any more pressure on the guy,” Kompany mentioned.
Kompany resisted the urge to make wholesale adjustments in opposition to the lower-division rival and began with star forwards Kane, Luis Diaz and Michael Olise, whereas new signing Ismael Saibari made his first begin since becoming a member of from PSV Eindhoven.
Robin Meissner scored an excellent early opener for Osnabrück when he let fly from round 30 meters inside the highest proper nook. Kane and even Bayern goalkeeper Jonas Urbig congratulated the participant for the strike.
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Kane equalized shortly afterward and Tom Bischof made it 2-1 in the twenty fourth. Bayern wanted to attend until the 73rd for Olise to seal the end result earlier than Kane accomplished the scoring from the penalty spot.
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