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Bayern issue update on Vincent Kompany health after recent collapse
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks has given an update about the current health status of Vincent Kompany.
Former Burnley manager, Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after worryingly collapsing while watching a session involving Bayern’s second team.
Bayern released a statement to clarify the situation then as it’s noted that their manager required medical attention.
”Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during an FC Bayern reserve team training session on Friday,” read a statement from the German giants at the time
”The first-team head coach was watching the second string’s session. Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations in hospital and will remain under medical care. His coaching staff will oversee training and match activities until further notice.”
Vincent Kompany during UEFA Champions League 2026/2027 match between Bayern Munich and Arsenal . (Photo by Grzegorz Wajda/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Danks has now revealed that Kompany “is in good spirits” but could not offer an update on a potential return to work for the Belgian.
”I paid him a short visit yesterday,” Danks told reporters on Tuesday.
”He is in good spirits. It looks like every day he is getting better. There are no major updates in terms of diagnosis or return to work. Let him rest, let him take his time.
”We had some good conversations (with Kompany) but kept it away from football and specific tactics. It was just a friendly chat and nice to see him and catch up.”
Despite not being in the dugout for their last match, Bayern defeatedFreiburg 3-1 in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The team will next be in action against Magdeburg in the German Cup on Wednesday night.
Following their game on Wednesday night, Borussia Dortmund await Bayern in the Bundesliga on October 31 before they face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.
Bayern are currently top of the Bundesliga table but are level on points with second-placed Dortmund ahead of this weekend’s clash between the two sides.