Harry Kane has been slaughtered by German newspaper BILD for a second time in a week after Bayern Munich lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
The England international started the showdown at Villa Park, despite limping out of their 1-1 draw with Bayer Leverkusen on Saturday.
Yet it was a night to forget for Kane and Bayern, with Villa claiming all three points following a superb goal from Jhon Duran in the 79th minute.
After he drew a blank against Leverkusen, BILD slammed Kane.
Harry Kane has been slaughtered by German newspaper BILD for a second time in a week after Bayern Munich lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in the Champions League on Wednesday night.
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They said that the 31-year-old had put in 'lots of effort' with 'too little success'.
And they also questioned his record in big games, too, by adding: "What good are the three goals against Kiel if he doesn't even get a shot on goal in a big game like yesterday?"
Now, BILD have gone in on Kane once again.
"Had ankle problems after the Leverkusen clash, but was fit in time," they wrote.
"The England star was hardly seen and missed a great header chance to equalise shortly before the end."
Kane was also given a rating of five out of six, with six being the lowest.
The former Tottenham star was described as 'invisible' as well, with pressure mounting on the marksman despite scoring 10 goals in seven matches prior to the clash.
BILD added: "When he returned home, the captain of the English national team remains invisible.
"Just as he did against Leverkusen.
"He only managed his only shot on goal seconds before the final whistle."
Kane thought he'd drawn Bayern level at the death.
Yet he was denied by Emiliano Martinez, with the Argentina international impressive between the sticks as his side secured victory.
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Harry Kane was frustrated as Bayern Munich lost 1-0 to Aston Villa in their Champions League clash on Wednesday night
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Another player who struggled for Bayern amid the heat of the battle was Neuer.
The Germany icon, who is regarded as one of the best goalkeepers of his generation, was way off his line as Duran's superb lofted effort sailed into the net.
And Villa boss Unai Emery has admitted they targeted Neuer prior to the contest.
“In the analysis we did of them [Bayern], we were aware, we were speaking a lot about how the position of Neuer is usually always high," he said.
Harry Kane had a night to forget as Bayern Munich crashed to a shock defeat to Aston Villa in the Champions League
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“I knew how he [Durán] would shoot because he had in his mind this possibility with Neuer.”
Villa are next in action against Manchester United on Sunday (2pm).
As for Bayern, they'll face Eintracht Frankfurt on the same day (4.30pm).
