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Hamann Backs Bayern’s Kane To Break Trophy Curse Under Kompany
Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane is without a doubt one of the world’s best footballers, but the only thing missing from his resume is a major trophy something that has haunted the forward for the last few years of his career.
After departing a struggling Tottenham team for what seemed to be a trophy-secure environment at Bayern, Kane surprisingly ended up without any silverware in his first year in Germany.
Despite over 300 career goals, the striker is still lacking any major trophies which always brings questions surrounding his legitimacy as one of the best players of his generation.
Former Bayern midfielder Dietmar Hamann, who accumulated 15 trophies during his illustrious career in both England and Germany, has expressed his support for Kane to end his trophy drought this season.
“Last season, Harry Kane did not perform in the big games,” Hamann told Flashscore.
“He scored a hat trick in the last game, but he didn’t score in the last three or four games. Kane needs to be fit and scoring when the season starts for Bayern in April, where all the big games are.
“I can’t see Kane now winning any competition this season, it will be his time to win trophies.”
The European giants are currently adjusting to life under new manager Vincent Kompany. Despite facing some initial challenges, they are in a strong position to compete in both the Bundesliga and the Champions League.
Bayern are unbeaten in the league and top the table with a far superior goal difference to everyone else having netted 24 goals already this season, with Kane contributing 13 times (eight goals, five assists).
Their only blip so far has come in the Champions League after a shock 1-0 loss away to Aston Villa but Hamann is confident the German side will move past the defeat.
“Bayern have started the season very well, although they lost against Aston Villa. Bayern are competing for all the trophies at the moment.
“Despite a few injuries, I don’t see why Bayern can’t win their domestic trophies and the Champions League under Vincent Kompany.”
Another key contributor for Kompany this season has been Michael Olise.
The Frenchman, who joined from Crystal Palace during the summer, has already recorded nine goal contributions across all competitions, establishing a solid partnership with Kane.
Olise’s form could be key to Bayern’s chances of silverware but there remain doubts over his long-term future in Germany, with Hamann touting a possible return to England.
“I’m very surprised no one picked him up in England, if anyone was to replace Mohamed Salah, it would be Michael Olise.
“He’s a brilliant player, he can score goals and create. Bayern won’t want to lose Olise, but I won’t be surprised if teams like Liverpool or Manchester United offer a big fee for him.”
Hamann was so fond of Olise’s abilities that he even admitted he could reach legendary status in Germany drawing comparisons to Bayern hero Arjen Robben.
“He (Olise) will need to stay for a few years to reach that level, but he does have the ability to become as good as Arjen Robben. He certainly has the ability.”
