Kompany's return to Bayern contrasts with Musiala's uncertain future

Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich after a hospital stay, while Jamal Musiala’s future at the club remains uncertain. Kompany missed five matches because of meningitis, but is set to resume full charge after the FIFA international break. Musiala is still recovering from a hamstring injury that has kept him out since October and faces doubts over his contract.

Kompany back on Bayern training ground

Olé reported that Kompany visited his players on Wednesday, speaking with them during rehabilitation sessions. He was photographed alongside Jamal Musiala, Manuel Neuer, Luis Díaz and Serge Gnabry. The coach’s appearance at the Säbener Straße training ground was described by as a step towards normality.

Kompany attended several appointments with Bayern’s medical department and worked in his personal office. No team training took place that day, and he plans to take the reins after the FIFA break.

Kompany back at Bayern training ground after October collapse

On 23 October Kompany fainted while watching the Bayern second‑team training and was diagnosed with meningitis. In his absence, assistant Aaron Danks took charge and posted on Instagram, “Los tiempos difíciles suelen mostrarnos la fortaleza de la gente que rodea… Me alegraré de volver a tener a Vince donde debe estar.”

Honorary president Uli Hoeness said, “Con Musiala, la situación es completamente diferente. Tiene una enfermedad incurable, pero se puede controlar, hasta cierto punto, con medicamentos,” highlighting the player’s neurological condition of transient absence seizures. Hoeness added that Bayern might have to reconsider Musiala’s contract if his health limits his performance.

Vincent Kompany back at Bayern training, soothing East Manchester

This season Musiala has featured in only four matches, starting two and scoring two goals. He has also battled muscle injuries after two fainting episodes in pre‑season friendlies.