Bayern's Kompany discharged from hospital, cause of illness identified

Vincent Kompany, coach of Bayern Munich, was discharged from the hospital five days after collapsing at the training centre and has already returned home to continue his recovery. The announcement was made by sporting director Max Eberl before the Coppa Italia match against Magdeburg.

The club clarified, in the statement of 28 Oct, that specialists identified a meningeal irritation as the cause of the illness. “They have discovered what it is,” said Max Eberl, adding that the condition is not serious.

Eberl assured that Kompany will return to the bench soon at 100% and that the team is ready for the Coppa Italia clash against Magdeburg, included in the Serie A, Serie B, Coppa Italia and Supercoppa Italiana calendar.