Bayern Munich have announced that the initial diagnosis on Harry Kane's ankle injury is "positive" following their 1-1 draw against Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.

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Kane, the 31-year-old England captain, was substituted in the 86th minute at the Allianz Arena after a challenge by Leverkusen’s Amine Adli. Bayern later confirmed that Kane had "suffered a painful blow to his ankle," but further examinations by the medical department on Sunday "revealed a positive development."

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Kane, speaking externally on Saturday night, reportedly said he expects to be fit for Wednesday’s Champions League clash against Aston Villa.

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In the match, Leverkusen initially took the lead through Robert Andrich, who found the bottom corner after a pass from Granit Xhaka. Bayern equalized when Aleksandar Pavlovic struck a stunning 25-yard shot into the top corner, despite a touch from goalkeeper Lukas Hradecky.

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Early in the second half, Serge Gnabry hit the post from a floated cross by Kane and then struck the crossbar on the rebound. Alphonso Davies missed a chance from the edge of the box, while Konrad Laimer's shot went just wide for Bayern.

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Bayern Munich remain at the top of the Bundesliga table, two points ahead of RB Leipzig and three points ahead of defending champions Leverkusen.

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