Berlin, April 6 (NationPress) In a promising turn of events, the sun broke through the clouds as Harry Kane arrived at Bayern Munich's training facility just before noon. This scene heralds that the 32-year-old England captain is set to rejoin Bayern's squad for the pivotal first leg of the UEFA Champions League quarterfinal against Real Madrid on Tuesday evening in Madrid.

Kane had to sit out England's fixtures against Uruguay and Japan, as well as Bayern's recent league match in Freiburg, due to ankle issues, according to reports from Xinhua. However, after undergoing rigorous treatment, he is expected to travel with Bayern to Spain later on Monday. Bayern's sporting director, Christoph Freund, stated that they will closely monitor Kane's condition until the match begins.

The impact Kane has on Bayern is significant, boasting 48 goals in 40 appearances, with nine of those coming in just 10 Champions League matches. While the team is hopeful for his return to the starting lineup, coach Vincent Kompany has prepared backup options to fill the central striker role if needed.

Alongside wingers Michael Olise and Luis Diaz, the former Tottenham forward makes up one of football's most formidable attacking trios, but Serge Gnabry is ready to step into the central position if required, with 18-year-old Lennart Karl potentially taking up a role just behind the strikers.

Nevertheless, the preferred choice is to have Kane fit to play. Joshua Kimmich, a midfielder, remarked, 'He would do anything to participate in that game,' even humorously suggesting he'd play in a wheelchair.

In addition, there’s positive news for Manuel Neuer, the 40-year-old former Germany goalkeeper, who has returned from injury in time for the clash with Real.

While most of the lineup is taking shape, Kompany still needs to finalize his decisions regarding full-backs. Josip Stanisic, Konrad Laimer, and Alphonso Davies are in contention, with Davies having an edge on the left due to his speed.

With Kane’s potential return boosting confidence levels, Bayern's training has focused on enhancing the team’s ability to counteract opposing attacks. With the advantage of hosting the second leg on April 15, Bayern is determined to achieve a strong result in the initial match.

Kompany characterized the matchup as a contest between two evenly matched teams and refrained from declaring a favorite. 'We are eagerly anticipating games like these,' he said.

As positive updates surrounding Kane emerge, Bayern's excitement continues to build as Kompany approaches his 100th competitive match in charge of the 2020 treble winners.