Bundesliga opener: Kane makes Bayern better: “A perfect start”

Harry Kane here, Harry Kane there, Harry Kane everywhere. FC Bayern Munich’s new super striker was already almost omnipresent on the pitch in the 4-0 win at Werder Bremen at the opening of the Bundesliga season, and not just because of one assist and one goal.

After his dream debut, the Englishman had to describe his feelings on this remarkable evening in front of almost every camera and every microphone. Shortly before midnight, the 30-year-old published a video shot with his smartphone, showing him walking through the aisles of the Weser Stadium and describing his impressions of the game. “Incredible start to the league season today,” said Kane with satisfaction. “A 4-0 win, a goal, an assist, a perfect start – you couldn’t have asked for anything better.”

The media in his home country also observed the first Bundesliga appearance of their national team captain. “HURRI-KANE. Harry Kane shows with a goal and an assist that he is already Bayern’s most important man,” wrote the tabloid “The Sun”. The “Daily Mail” said: “Bayern Munich have a new hero – and it is England’s captain! Even for Harry Kane’s insanely high standards, his Bundesliga debut was breathtaking.”

Tuchel and Kimmich enthusiastic about Kane

Bayern coach Thomas Tuchel had already raved about the “Harry Kane effect” during the week, which works on so many levels. In Bremen, the 49-year-old sang the next song of praise for the Bundesliga’s most expensive purchase in 60 years, at over 100 million euros. “He’s just very, very smart in everything he does and very precise,” said Tuchel. “It’s absolutely top notch, impressive and he’ll make any of our players better around him because he draws attention.”

Captain Joshua Kimmich was also impressed by Bayern’s hopefuls. Kane had shone early on as an assist to Leroy Sané’s lead (4th) and showed his qualities as an executor 70 minutes later. In addition, he had the Bremen defense permanently and created spaces for his neighbors.

“I think our other attacking players will benefit a lot from him because now he’s not a striker who just slims down and executes, but is also one who sets the scene for the others, as we saw with Leroy.” said Captain Kimmich. “In general, of course, he’s very good for our game because he’s a player who can both play and execute.”

Bayern coach satisfied with team performance

Apparently, the Kane effect in the Englishman’s first full week of work on Säbener Straße not only had a sporty effect, but also had a remarkably quick effect on the internal climate – and on Tuchel’s mood. Just six days earlier, after the 3-0 defeat against RB Leipzig in the Supercup, he had given free rein to his frustration and scolded his team.

“We kept our good level constant this time, even in the phases when things got difficult,” said Tuchel in Bremen. Werder’s strong minutes after the break “didn’t make them crazy, they stuck with it, they stayed stable”. They take this as the first step into the season. Tuchel will know that Bremen’s current condition is not a meaningful benchmark.

Kane will have fond memories of SV Werder and Bremen. His working day was over in the 84th minute. He was allowed to recharge his batteries before his third half began – in front of cameras, microphones and his own smartphone.