Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital five days after collapsing during a training session, with the club confirming that the Belgian will need further rest and medical clearance before returning to work.
Bayern’s director of sport, Max Eberl, confirmed the development on Wednesday, October 28, ahead of the club’s German Cup second-round match against Magdeburg, which the Bundesliga leaders won 6-1.
Speaking to German broadcaster ARD, Eberl said Kompany was doing well under the circumstances and described his discharge as encouraging news for the club.
“Given the circumstances, he’s doing well. He was discharged from the hospital today. That is the biggest and best news for all of us,” Eberl said.
The 40-year-old had collapsed on Friday, October 23, while observing a training session involving Bayern’s second team. He was subsequently admitted to hospital for medical attention.
Eberl later disclosed that the incident was caused by meningeal irritation. Kompany had also recently been dealing with a viral infection that had affected his training schedule.
The club’s sporting chief said Kompany would now focus on resting and taking medication as he continued his recovery, expressing confidence that the coach would eventually return to the touchline.
However, Bayern have not announced a specific date for his return, with medical clearance remaining a condition for his resumption of duties.
Kompany’s absence has placed assistant coach Aaron Danks in charge of the first team during a demanding period in the club’s campaign.
Danks oversaw Bayern’s 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Freiburg on Sunday before leading the team to their emphatic 6-1 German Cup win against Magdeburg on Wednesday.
Speaking after the Magdeburg match, Danks welcomed the news that his manager had left hospital but emphasised that recovery remained the priority.
“Vincent is out of hospital. That’s fantastic news. We’re very pleased that he’s getting better,” Danks said, adding that Kompany needed time to rest and recover with his family.
Danks also made clear that the coaching staff would continue preparing the team in Kompany’s absence, with Bayern scheduled to face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, October 31.
“There’s no timescale on it,” Danks said, explaining that the club’s medical team would continue working with Kompany before he returned when fit and healthy.
The Dortmund fixture presents another significant test for Bayern, who are competing near the top of the Bundesliga standings. However, the club’s immediate concern remains ensuring that Kompany completes his recovery rather than rushing him back for the high-profile encounter.
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