Jean‑Marie Pfaff urges Bayern to support hospitalized Kompany
The news of Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's hospitalization quickly spread across Belgium, sparking deep concern among supporters, former Belgian football players, national media and sports authorities.
Message from Jean‑Marie Pfaff
After the announcement of the medical follow‑up, the former Red Devils goalkeeper, Jean‑Marie Pfaff, posted a personal message on Facebook for Vince the Prince, Kompany's affectionate nickname. He expresses his support and wishes a speedy recovery.
Pfaff reminds that, like the famous coach Jürgen Klopp, he wishes Kompany plenty of courage and a swift recovery above all, emphasizing that football completely takes a back seat in such moments.
“From the bottom of my heart, I wish you lots of courage and a speedy recovery,” writes Pfaff, adding that life sometimes forces us to pause for a moment to regain strength.
Pfaff backs sick Bayern coach Kompany with emotional Facebook post
He stresses that Kompany is not only a great player and a fantastic coach, but above all a person who inspires many fans with his passion, character and perseverance. He urges him not to rush anything and to take the necessary time to become fully himself again.
Pfaff concludes by offering his support to Kompany and his family, wishing them courage, hope and positive energy, and hopes that the Bayern coach will soon recover completely. “Best wishes for a full recovery from the bottom of my heart, Vincent, and most importantly rest,” he adds.
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