Kompany rturns to Bayern Munich training ground after health scare
Abdullateef Fowewe
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has returned to the club’s Säbener Straße training ground, marking a positive step in his recovery nearly three weeks after collapsing and being hospitalised.
The Belgian coach was back at the facilities on Tuesday morning, according to reports from journalist Philipp Kessler of TZ München.
Kompany is expected to resume full duties on the touchline for Bayern’s Bundesliga home match against 1. FC Köln on 20 November.
On 23 October, Kompany collapsed while observing a session of Bayern’s reserve team, Dailyeconomy reports.
He had been dealing with a viral infection in the preceding days and required emergency medical attention, with an ambulance and air support involved.
Doctors diagnosed meningeal irritation (irritation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord), a condition linked to the earlier virus.
He spent several days in hospital before being discharged around 28–29 October to continue recovery at home with rest and medication.
Assistant coach Aaron Danks took charge of the first team in his absence, overseeing matches including the Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund and Champions League fixtures.
Club officials, including sporting director Max Eberl and honorary president Uli Hoeneß, consistently stressed that Kompany’s health remained the priority, with no fixed return date set until medical clearance.
