Harry Kane has faced heavy criticism after Bayern Munich’s recent exit from the DFB-Pokal, which saw them lose 1-0 to Bayer Leverkusen in the round of 16.
Despite Kane’s impressive performance in the Bundesliga, where he became the fastest player to score 50 goals, he remains trophyless in his career. The loss marked another missed opportunity for Kane, who joined Bayern Munich in 2023 with hopes of winning major titles. Although Kane was sidelined due to injury and did not play in the match, fans quickly took to social media to blame him for the team’s failure, with some accusing him of jinxing his new team, while others referred to him as a “trophyless bum.”
The criticism also extended to Bayern’s new manager, Vincent Kompany, with one fan remarking that Kompany had transformed Bayern into a team similar to Burnley, while another claimed Kane had turned Bayern into Tottenham, his former club. Some supporters predicted Kane would retire without ever winning a title.
After the match, Kompany remained optimistic about Bayern’s future, stating that the team had played well but simply failed to capitalize on key moments. He expressed confidence that Bayern would win titles in the future, even if this particular season wouldn’t end with a trophy.
While Bayern Munich’s current league form is strong, with the team sitting at the top of the Bundesliga, their early exit from the DFB-Pokal has added pressure on Kane to prove his worth at the club. Bayern will attempt to bounce back in the league against Heidenheim, but Kane is expected to miss the match due to injury, though he is hopeful to return before the end of the year.