Kompany back at Bayern training ground after October collapse
Under the bright lights of the Sabener Strasse training complex, a figure in a sling emerged onto the pitch as Manager Vincent Kompany, Bayern’s Belgian boss, made his first appearance since collapsing on October 23.
Doctors diagnosed Kompany with meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Earlier that week he battled a viral infection that forced him to miss a training session and the pre‑match media briefing before Bayern’s clash with Arsenal. Despite his recent illness, Kompany took his place on the touchline for the Champions League fixture that finished level.
Bayern Munich later confirmed the manager is “on the road to recovery” and has returned to the Sabener Strasse training complex. Photographs showed the former Manchester City defender at the club’s base with his arm in a sling, reportedly after a dislocated shoulder incurred in the fall.
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Bayern's results under Danks
While Kompany recuperated, assistant coach Aaron Danks assumed charge of the Bundesliga side. Danks guided Bayern to comfortable victories over SC Freiburg and Magdeburg, with the teams netting a combined nine goals while conceding only two. However, his side were held to a 2‑2 draw by Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker at the Allianz Arena. The Bavarians twice relinquished their advantage, and Fabio Silva netted a late equaliser to secure a point for Dortmund.
Bayern rebounded with an excellent 2‑0 win at Atletico Madrid in the Champions League. Atletico attempted to frustrate their German opponents by employing a compact, low‑block structure. Teenager Lennart Karl broke the deadlock in the 54th minute, before Konrad Laimer added a second with a brilliant strike.
League consolidation and individual highlights
Bayern later beat Mainz 2‑1 in the Bundesliga last weekend, consolidating their position at the top of the table. Ballon d’Or winner Harry Kane was the standout performer, creating goals for Joshua Kimmich and Lennar Karl.