Bayern Munich Manager Vincent Kompany Remains in Hospital After Sudden Collapse
The club's sporting director confirmed the coach is stable but will miss several weeks of work while doctors investigate a severe viral illness.
By Jason Kovalenko ·
Vincent Kompany is expected to spend several weeks away from his duties as Bayern Munich's head coach after being hospitalized for a viral infection.
The club announced on Saturday that the 40-year-old manager remains in the hospital in a stable condition. This update came one day after he collapsed on the training ground. Max Eberl, the director of sport, addressed reporters to provide details on the situation. He stated that medical teams are continuing to run examinations to fully understand the nature of the illness. At this stage, the club has not set a specific timeline for his return.
Eberl emphasized that the priority is allowing Kompany the space he requires to heal. He noted that the organization is not rushing to define a recovery schedule. Instead, the staff needs to clearly identify the medical issue before they can calmly discuss the path back to the dugout. He made it clear that the absence should be measured in weeks rather than days.
Aaron Danks, the English assistant coach, took the lead at the news conference in Kompany's absence. Danks explained that he spoke briefly with Kompany on Friday. The conversation was focused solely on the manager's well-being and not on tactical matters. Danks told reporters that he assured Kompany there would be no football discussions during this period.
According to Danks, the goal was to check in on Kompany's health and ensure he was okay. He stated that all football operations are currently in the hands of the coaching staff. The team will work together to ensure the club continues to move forward while the head coach recovers.
The club postponed its second team match on Friday following the incident. However, Eberl explained that the staff did not consider asking to delay the upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg. He believed that the best way to support Kompany's recovery would be for the first team to deliver a strong performance. Ideally, a positive result would be the best outcome.
Eberl suggested that a good showing on the pitch would be one of the most effective ways to help the coach get back on his feet. Danks also provided an update on the squad's availability for Sunday's match. He confirmed that Germany international Joshua Kimmich will miss the game against Freiburg. Kimmich has been on bereavement leave since Tuesday.
Kompany had recently returned to the sideline for a home match against Arsenal on Wednesday. He had skipped the pre-match press conference earlier that day due to the virus. After the game, he admitted that he had ignored the warning signs from his body. He described the infection as pretty nasty and said he failed to listen to his body until it forced him to stop.
The Bundesliga leaders enter Sunday's match with a slim advantage over their opponents. Bayern Munich sits one point ahead of Freiburg in the league table. The team's next major competition fixture is scheduled for November 3. They will travel to Madrid to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
