Kane Ready as Bayern Faces Arsenal Without Star Olise

Harry Kane knows what it takes to face Arsenal under pressure, and he's confident Bayern Munich has the depth to win without their suspended star winger Michael Olise.

The England captain delivered an inspiring message after Bayern's crushing 6-1 victory over Leipzig on Saturday. "Missing one of your biggest players, you're going to feel it for sure, but that's where other people have to step up," Kane said.

Olise picked up two yellow cards within a minute during Bayern's dramatic 3-3 draw with Viking last week. After receiving his first yellow for a foul, the frustrated winger threw the ball at an opponent's head following some verbal provocation, earning his first career red card.

The suspension couldn't come at a worse time. Olise has been unstoppable this season with nine goals and five assists in just 10 games. The former Crystal Palace player was thriving in Bayern's attack alongside Kane, who has matched that output with nine goals and six assists of his own.

But Saturday's demolition of Leipzig proved Bayern has firepower beyond their dynamic duo. Luis Diaz rediscovered his scoring touch with a brilliant hat trick and an assist, delivering one of his finest performances since joining from Liverpool in 2025.

Kane nearly single-handedly engineered Bayern's comeback against Viking when they trailed 2-0, scoring twice and setting up another goal. That kind of leadership will be crucial against an Arsenal side that has won 10 of 11 games this season.

Why This Inspires

Kane's response to adversity shows what great leadership looks like. Instead of dwelling on Olise's absence, he's empowering his teammates to seize their moment in the spotlight.

The former Tottenham captain has faced Arsenal plenty since moving to Munich in 2023, including last year's stinging 3-1 defeat. But he's embracing Wednesday's challenge with genuine excitement rather than anxiety.

"We're testing ourselves against one of the best, we're here at home, the energy, the fans, it's going to be a special night," Kane said.

When setbacks happen, champions don't make excuses. They find a way forward and bring others along for the ride.