Harry Kane was denied a rest by Bayern Munich boss Thomas Tuchel ahead of facing Arsenal as the striker was named in the starting lineup against Koln.

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• Questionable selection decision by Tuchel
• Kane named in starting line-up against Koln
• Striker may play three matches in a week

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  It was a bizarre decision from Tuchel to hand a start to Kane in the league fixture against a relegation-threatened Koln as their chances of retaining their Bundesliga crown are almost up in smoke. The Bavarians are 16 points behind leaders Leverkusen and a victory for Xabi Alonso's side on Sunday against Werder Bremen will end Bayern's reign in Germany.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  Bayern have had a disastrous domestic campaign so far and the Champions League remains their only hope for silverware. They churned out a hard-fought 2-2 draw against the Gunners at the Emirates on Tuesday, so it's all to play for in the decisive second leg on Wednesday at the Allianz Arena. This means Kane, 30, will be playing three games within a week.

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  Kane has been in incredible form with his new club, scoring 39 times in 38 matches across all competitions since signing from Tottenham last summer. He is chasing Robert Lewandowski's all-time Bundesliga goalscoring record of 41 goals in the 2020-21 season and is currently nine behind the Polish striker.

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  WHAT NEXT?

  Tuchel's eagerness to field his star striker might have stemmed from his intention to keep Kane in a competitive rhythm. However, he will have just over 72 hours to recover for the crucial tie against Arsenal in the Champions League on Tuesday.

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