Harry Kane is on the brink of making history by potentially becoming the first Englishman in 25 years to win the Ballon d’Or, as stated by his Bayern Munich teammate Serge Gnabry. Set to be awarded in London on Monday, Kane's impressive tally of 73 goals for club and country last season places him among the frontrunners for football's most prestigious individual accolade.

As Bayern Munich prepares to face Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena, uncertainties loom over head coach Vincent Kompany due to a virus that kept him from training and media commitments. Aaron Danks, the assistant coach, is likely to take charge in Kompany's absence.

Gnabry expressed his support for Kane, stating:

It would be lovely to see a teammate achieve such success. He had an incredible year, showing his quality as a key player for our team.

Michael Owen remains the last Englishman to win the Ballon d’Or, achieving the feat in 2001. Kane faces stiff competition from Lamine Yamal of Barcelona and Kylian Mbappe of Real Madrid.

Danks also praised Kane’s versatility, highlighting his ability to excel in various roles:

He can be our best defender or playmaker. Working with him has been a privilege.

Kane, who has scored 15 goals against Arsenal, remarked on the upcoming match, emphasizing the significance of facing one of Europe's best teams. With the energy of the home fans, he anticipates a memorable encounter.

Bayern's preparations have been complicated by Kompany's illness. Danks mentioned the importance of ensuring Kompany gets the rest he needs, while keeping him involved in the match strategy. Additionally, Michael Olise is unavailable due to suspension, and Joshua Kimmich is a doubt after missing training for personal reasons. Manuel Neuer will also undergo assessment ahead of the match.