Vincent Kompany misses Bayern press Conference due to injury ahead Of Arsenal clash

Bayern Munich’s head coach Vincent Kompany was absent from Saturday’s post‑match press conference after sustaining a ankle and hip injury during the Bundesliga win over RB Leipzig. The 40‑year‑old former defender limped off the pitch at half‑time and spent the entire game in the dug‑out, unable to deliver his usual sideline instructions.

According to club technical director Max Eberl, Kompany also suffered a minor viral infection, which prevented him from speaking to the media after the match. “He couldn’t give interviews because of a virus in his system,” Eberl explained, adding that the coach’s condition is being closely monitored.

Despite the setback, Eberl was confident that Kompany will be back on the bench for Wednesday’s Champions League tie against Arsenal. “Nothing prevents him from being with the team. He was on the bench today, it wasn’t a big issue. He just couldn’t coach actively from the touchline, but the staff covered that. I expect no problem for Wednesday,” he said.

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Bayern’s performance on the weekend was largely unaffected by the coach’s absence, as the side secured a convincing home victory, their third Bundesliga win of the season. Joshua Kimmich praised the first hour of play, noting the team returned to “our usual level.”

Harry Kane, who celebrated his 100th Bundesliga appearance, added a goal to his tally, bringing his season total to 102 across all competitions. The win keeps Bayern in the hunt for the league title as they prepare for the high‑stakes European fixture.

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The club will continue to assess Kompany’s fitness in the coming days, but the consensus among the coaching staff is that the injury will not hinder his involvement in the upcoming Arsenal match.