More than two weeks after his collapse at Bayern’s training, Vincent Kompany is back at the club’s facility, German media report. Can Bayern afford to lose his tactical mind? He is expected to sit on the bench once the international break ends.
That’s the day’s bright spot in Bavaria. According to tz.de, Kompany returned to Bayern’s training ground on Tuesday, just 13 days after leaving hospital. The Belgian coach had suffered a viral infection that caused a fainting spell on October 23.
During a five‑day hospital stay doctors diagnosed meningitis, forcing him onto medication and home rest while deputy Aaron Danks covered the bench. Sporting director Max Eberl told German TV the rehab means rest and pills, insisting the coach will be fully fit and back on the sidelines soon. In my view, his swift comeback strengthens Bayern’s bench depth.
Back on the bench after the break
TZ reports Kompany was at his desk by 10 a.m. Tuesday, arm in a sling after the earlier shoulder incident. Assistant Floribert Ngalula greeted him before a lengthy chat with sporting director Christoph Freund.
During the international pause few Bayern players escape national call‑ups, yet the former Manchester City star watched training sessions of injured duo Luis Diaz and Jamal Musiala.
German outlets estimate his recovery will take two to three weeks, meaning he should be on the touchline for Bayern’s next Bundesliga clash – the home game against Cologne on November 20 at 20:30. If all goes well, he’ll steer Bayern through the crucial winter stretch.