Vincent Kompany returns to Bayern's bench after meningitis
Vincent Kompany has returned this Tuesday to Bayern Munich's training centre after not attending since October 23. On October 23, while watching a training session at Bayern's facilities, Kompany collapsed and had to be hospitalized. After a thorough examination, doctors diagnosed him with meningitis.
The medical episode and the recovery
He had previously suffered an ailment that caused an infection and severe headaches. The fainting episode caused a shoulder dislocation, so he returned to the club with his arm in a sling. According to the German newspaper TZ, just after 10 a.m. Kompany was already in front of his computer in his club office.
His assistant Floribert Ngalula gave him a brief greeting upon arriving at the complex. He then held a lengthy conversation with sporting director Christoph Freund. From his office he watched injured players Luis Díaz and Jamal Musiala during their rehabilitation training.
Bayern president Uli Hoeneß said on the programme “Sonntags‑Stammtisch” that Kompany will return to the bench in two or three weeks, after the international break. During his absence, assistants Aaron Danks and René Maric led the team, securing a notable Champions victory against Atlético Madrid. In the last match before the international break, Bayern beat Mainz 05 2‑1.
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Bayern will face Cologne on November 20, with Kompany in charge of the team. Kompany, 40, has been seen driving to the training complex after weeks of absence. It was reported that irritation of the meninges was the cause of the collapse.
After spending six days in hospital, Kompany left last week to continue his recovery at home. Upon returning, he wore a bandage on his shoulder, still not fully healed. He expressed his intention to attend the training of injured players Musiala and Díaz.
Many Bayern players are currently with their national teams, providing a calmer atmosphere. Assistant Aaron Danks thanked the club’s unity on Instagram and expressed his pride over “Vince’s” return. In Kompany’s absence, Danks and Maric guided Bayern to four wins and a draw.
Vincent Kompany returns to Bayern complex after meningeal irritation
Matthias Schrader and Natalia Pérez are the authors of the published information. The report also mentions Niel Van Essche as the author of the Dutch text.