Story byKompany reveals plan behind Kane’s substitute role against StuttgartBulinewsSat, December 6, 2025 at 8:49 PM UTC·1 min readHarry Kane was one of six players rotated out of the starting XI that beat 1. FC Union Berlin in the DFB-Pokal midweek, as Bayern Munich thrashed VfB Stuttgart 5-0 in the Bundesliga on Saturday. In an unfamiliar role as a substitute, the England captain was introduced around the hour mark and went on to score a hat-trick, leading Bayern to a dominant victory. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementAfter the game, Bayern coach Vincent Kompany explained the rationale behind resting Kane.“I had this change in mind before the game. We have four games in eleven days.