Challenge looms for VfL Wolfsburg in Bundesliga finale: Stopping Harry Kane's potential record-breaking run
There's a major obstacle awaiting VfL Wolfsburg as they close out the year in the Bundesliga. They'll face German champions Bayern Munich and their star striker, Harry Kane. The Englishman has a chance to shatter a Bundesliga record at the Volkswagen Arena on December 21st (8:30 PM/Sky).
Kane has netted 20 goals this season, already threatening the Bundesliga's best first-half tally of 22 goals, achieved by Robert Lewandowski in the 2020/21 season. Kane could improve on this mark in the games against Wolfsburg, 1899 Hoffenheim, and in the rescheduled Union Berlin encounter.
Niko Kovac, Wolfsburg's coach and former Bayern mentor, praised Kane's prowess, labeling him the top striker in Europe. When asked about containing the England captain, Kovac suggested that teamwork would be key, emphasizing the necessity of closing down spaces and maintaining a compact defense.
Key Insights:
- Kane needs 6 more goals to tie Lewandowski's first-half record and surpass it by scoring more than 35 goals in the first half-season. However, the exact number required to break the record is undetermined.
- Kane's ability to reach or surpass this record will heavily depend on his performances against Wolfsburg, 1899 Hoffenheim, and Union Berlin.
- Kovac's stress on teamwork highlights the need for Wolfsburg to work together and close down spaces effectively to contain Kane and his top-notch supporting cast.
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