Bayern Munich’s head coach Vincent Kompany is recovering after a sudden collapse at the club’s training ground last Friday, according to assistant coach Aaron Danks. Kompany missed the 3‑1 victory over Freiburg on Sunday because of the incident, but Danks reported that the Belgian manager is in good spirits and showing daily improvement.
Danks, who visited Kompany the day before a German Cup match against 2. Bundesliga side Magdeburg, said the coach was calm and optimistic. “He’s in good spirits and it looks as though things are improving day by day,” Danks told reporters. “There’s no definitive prognosis. He’s very calm and is being given plenty of time to recover.” The visit was informal, with no tactical discussion, and Kompany asked how the team were progressing.
Bayern’s star striker Harry Kane, who was present at the Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, also expressed his support for Kompany. Kane said the coach called him early on Monday morning to wish him well. “He said he feels good and feels like he is on the mend,” Kane told reporters. “I know he wants to be back with the team, but it’s important he rests.” Kane added that he was happy with Bayern’s direction and that his focus remained on the club’s success.
The club’s sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed that Kompany’s return to work will take weeks rather than days. Bayern will face Magdeburg in the second round of the German Cup on Wednesday, a match that could see Kane return to the pitch after his Ballon d’Or win, provided Kompany’s recovery allows it.
With Kompany’s health still uncertain, Bayern’s coaching staff will continue to support the team while he recuperates. The club remains focused on maintaining performance in the Bundesliga and domestic cup competitions as Kompany’s recovery progresses.