Jamie Carragher has expressed empathy for Harry Kane, acknowledging the unfair ridicule the striker receives despite consistently delivering world-class performances.
Kane’s move to Bayern Munich in the summer has seen him on track for a record-breaking season in the Bundesliga, with 33 goals and nine assists already to his name. However, Bayern faces challenges in winning the league this season.
While Thomas Tuchel’s side progresses in the Champions League, they trail Bayer Leverkusen by ten points in the Bundesliga, opening Kane to criticism on social media. Carragher, however, finds it perplexing that Kane faces such negativity and believes he deserves respect for his achievements.
Speaking on CBS Sports on Paramount+, Carragher stated, “I do feel for him because he has been Bayern Munich’s best player. There is always this sort of criticism of him or maybe people laughing at him because he never really won a trophy at all at Tottenham.”
Carragher emphasized the significance of Kane’s performance, highlighting him as one of the top strikers globally. He encouraged pride in English football for having a player like Kane excelling at a top club like Bayern Munich.
“People ridicule him, whether it’s Spurs fans, who should actually be proud of him that one of their players is playing for one of the biggest clubs in the world and he has come through their academy,” Carragher added. Despite the current trophy drought, Carragher remains optimistic about Kane’s future at Bayern Munich, predicting success in the league next season.
The pundit concluded, “So, I don’t get the ridicule. He is one of the best players in the world, and I love him to bits.”
While some Spurs fans may exhibit apathy towards Kane’s post-Tottenham career, Carragher is disheartened by the joy taken in the striker’s misfortunes. He highlighted Kane’s professionalism, loyalty, and status as Tottenham’s modern-day legend, emphasizing that he deserves nothing but respect.
As Kane navigates a challenging period with Bayern Munich, Carragher’s perspective encourages recognition of the striker’s contributions and a more positive sentiment from football fans, including those who once celebrated his successes at Tottenham.