Kane rues missed chances as Bayern punished after narrow lead

Harry Kane pointed to missed chances and a dip in energy as key factors behind Bayern Munich’s defeat, acknowledging that fine margins proved decisive.

Harry Kane offered an honest assessment of Bayern Munich’s performance following their defeat against Augsburg, pointing to missed chances and a lack of control as decisive factors:

“Our first half was okay,” Kane said. “I think we deserved the lead, and we also had moments where we could have actually decided the game.”

The England captain highlighted Bayern’s shortcomings in the final third, admitting that the cutting edge was missing at key moments. “Our final touch wasn’t quite clean, the final pass was lacking, and their goalkeeper made some good saves,” he explained. Kane also warned of the dangers of failing to extend a narrow advantage: “At 1-0, the game is always open, no matter who you’re playing against; you can be punished for it.”

Kane noted a visible drop in intensity after the break. “In the second half, we lacked a bit of energy; we weren’t as fluid with the ball,” he said, before crediting the opposition for raising their level. “Respect to our opponents: they put on more pressure and made it difficult for us.”

Despite the disappointment, Kane was quick to shift focus to what lies ahead. “It’s been a tough stretch with a lot of games,” he added. “But things move quickly, and now we’re focusing on the Champions League.”