In a stunning development that is shaking the very foundations of Scottish football, Bayern Munich striker Harry Kane was spotted in Bavaria, seemingly enjoying a delightful day off while his manager, Vincent Kompany, reassured fans that all is well. With the Champions League playoff second leg against Celtic looming, alarm bells were ringing at the Allianz Arena — except they were the cheerful chimes of a local pub's happy hour, because who really needs training when you have a pint to sip? Kane, beloved for his uncanny ability to find the net more often than a toddler finds a sweet, was missing from training, but fear not! Kompany, who is clearly a master in the art of optimism, assured reporters that Kane's absence is as alarming as a lukewarm cup of tea. "He’s simply conserving energy,” Kompany declared. “We believe in the power of magic and, of course, the power of a good night's sleep. Expect the unexpected!” Celtic, on the other hand, took it upon themselves to prepare for the worst — which they interpreted as a possible return of Kane, but in the form of a life-sized cardboard cutout. "Even if Kane doesn’t show, we’re practicing against ‘him’ just in case he pops out of a hedge during the match. That’s how committed we are,” quipped Celtic's training coach, who added that they were also working on tactics to confuse the imaginary presence of their rival striker. While Kane has already racked up 29 goals this season, the Bavarians are extremely grateful for the absence of their talisman to allow them to explore tactics that don’t rely solely on finding the Englishman at the end of a cross. “We’ve been brainstorming new strategies,” added Kompany, enthusiastically flipping through pages of tactical diagrams, “like the thrilling ‘kick the ball and hope for the best’ approach. Nothing says innovation like unpredictability!” As the countdown to the big match continues, both teams are engaged in an escalating game of mind tricks. Celtic fans have even taken to new heights of superstition, lighting candles and chanting to the football gods, hoping for a Kane-less evening in Bavaria. Meanwhile, Bayern fans have ordered ceremonial wands, convinced that a little magic will not only summon Kane back to training but also ensure that he scores three goals just to be dramatic. So here’s the takeaway: as Bayern prepares to face off against the spirt of their missing star, and Celtic maps out strategies involving both imitation and strong belief in the paranormal, the real winner is — of course — football. And perhaps the pub down the street, where fans of both clubs can gather to argue about what would have happened If only Harry Kane had shown up… or not.