Bayern Munich superstar Harry Kane will head the German giants’ strike force on Wednesday night as they travel to face Celtic in the Champions League.
The Hoops were drawn against Bayern Munich in the competition’s knockout play-off round that will see Brendan Rodgers and Vincent Kompany go head-to-head on the touchline.
Kompany is relishing the heat that will come with facing Celtic, while club legend Thomas Muller is looking forward to Celtic Park’s ‘incredible’ atmosphere.
Bayern Munich come into the Celtic first leg on a four-match winning streak that was extended on Friday night against Werder Bremen.
Kane notched a double – both penalties – in the 3-0 Bundesliga win and took his overall season tally up to 28 goals, seven of which have came in his last four games.
Kane directly addresses Celtic Park atmosphere after bizarre interview
The 31-year-old England captain is in deadly form and after his performance against Werder Bremen, he was interviewed on the Allianz Arena touchline streamed live on Sky Sports.
Bizarrely though, he was forced to leave out any mention of Celtic in this particular discussion before his press conference later in the night.
Kane was instead pressed on the challenge of Bayer Leverkusen next Saturday, as the reporter strangely asked: “If you allow us to skip the game in Glasgow, the next one will be against Bayer Leverkusen. You didn’t win the last ones against them. What needs to change?”
But Kane had time to deliver his thoughts about Celtic in his press conference and said: “I have never played at Celtic Park. But I’ve heard a lot about the great atmosphere. It will be a challenging game for us.
“I’m on a good run with scoring penalties. But a miss can happen – it’s happened before. I have various options that I can use when I am taking a penalty.”
Vincent Kompany wants ‘big challenge’ against Celtic
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, speaking after the 3-0 win over Werder Bremen, also referenced the Celtic trip when he was asked about the ‘bigger games’ to come this month.
Kompany said: “You started so well by saying ‘every game is a big game’, so you have basically given the answer. I don’t think you win as much as we have won so far if you make too much distinction.
“I think you have to raise your level, always. But I think that is consistent, throughout the season. The opponents we play against, we are looking forward to it. It is a team who wants big challenges, it is a great opportunity.
“It’s certainly going to be special for us and for the fans. Celtic Park, in my experience, it was one of the loudest stadiums I ever played in. We can enjoy the atmosphere.
“There was a lot of talk about the two extra games added to the schedule, but now everyone is looking forward to it. These kind of games are special, they are great opportunities to feel something very special.
I’m happy to live through these moments. It will be an amazing Champions League night.”
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