Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital and is “doing well” after collapsing at the club’s training ground. Kompany, who was appointed Bayern manager in May 2024, is 40.
He was rushed to hospital last Friday after falling ill while watching the club’s second team train. Doctors have identified the cause as meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
“Given the circumstances, he’s doing well,” Max Eberl, Bayern’s board member for sports, told German broadcaster ARD on Wednesday. “He was discharged from the hospital today. That is the biggest and best news for all of us.”
Recovery and cover
Bayern have not set a timeline for Kompany’s return. On Saturday, the club said it would be a matter of “weeks, not days” before the former Manchester City defender returns to the dugout.
English assistant coach Aaron Danks has taken charge in Kompany’s absence and oversaw a 3-1 win at Freiburg on Sunday.
Kompany had been battling a virus in the days before his collapse and had missed some team training sessions. He also missed a pre-match news conference before Bayern’s Champions League game against Arsenal last Tuesday, but he was back on the touchline for the match on Wednesday.
Eberl’s assurance
Speaking before Bayern’s German Cup tie against Magdeburg, Eberl explained the diagnosis and the treatment plan. “It’s a meningeal irritation that caused this incident on Friday. He will now rest and take medication,” he said.
“I am very confident that he will be back on the touchline, operating at 100% very soon.”
What comes next
Bayern are the current Bundesliga leaders and face title rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday. Danks will continue in charge while Kompany recovers.