On December 10, Shakhtar Donetsk will face Bayern Munich in their crucial sixth-round fixture of the UEFA Champions League. However, Bayern's striker Harry Kane may be absent from the showdown.

The English striker, who has been the Bundesliga's top scorer for the past two seasons, requested a substitution in the 33rd minute of Bayern’s recent match against Borussia Dortmund. Despite walking off the pitch under his own power, the initial assessments of his condition are far from reassuring.

Reports suggest that Kane may not recover in time for the Champions League fixture, leaving Bayern with a significant gap in their attacking lineup. The forward is set to undergo a series of tests today to determine the severity of the injury and his potential recovery timeline.

If Kane is sidelined, Bayern will need to rely on other attacking options to secure a vital result against Shakhtar as they aim to cement their position in the knockout stages.