Bayern Munich coach Kompany discharged from hospital after training-ground collapse
Vincent Kompany has left hospital after collapsing at Bayern Munich's training ground with meningeal irritation, with no return date set and Aaron Danks in charge meanwhile.
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital and is "doing well" after collapsing at the club's training ground last Friday, according to board member for sport Max Eberl. The 40-year-old was taken to hospital after falling ill while watching the club's second team train.
The cause was identified as meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Eberl told German broadcaster ARD on Wednesday that Kompany had left hospital that day, describing it as the biggest and best news for the club, and said the Belgian would rest and take medication.
No timeline has been set for Kompany's return. Bayern said on Saturday it would be a matter of "weeks, not days" before the former Manchester City defender was back in the dugout. Eberl said he was very confident Kompany would soon be back on the touchline operating at 100%.
Kompany had been nursing a virus in the days before the incident and missed some team training sessions. He also missed a pre-match news conference before Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal last Tuesday, but was on the touchline for that match on Wednesday.
In his absence, English assistant coach Aaron Danks has taken charge and oversaw a 3-1 win at Freiburg on Sunday. Eberl spoke before Bayern's German Cup tie against Magdeburg, and the current Bundesliga leaders face title rivals Borussia Dortmund on Saturday.
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