Bayern Munich has imposed strict measures following the illness of coach Vincent Kompany, who is recovering at home after being hospitalized for meningitis. The Belgian coach, who had suffered a viral infection twelve days ago and collapsed on October 23 after training, was taken by ambulance to a clinic in Munich. Five days later, on Wednesday, Kompany left the hospital and is at home, with the aim of resting as much as possible with his family.
To guarantee his recovery, the club has dictated that the coach must not comment with the first team about the match or about football aspects in general. According to Aaron Danks, Kompany's assistant, Bayern have made the instructions clear: the coach must stay away from tactical discussion and game analysis. Danks also explained that, although the team will not undergo drastic changes in the preparation of the “Klassiker” against Borussia Dortmund, the assistants are not “mini-Kompany”. “We complement each other and the coach,” he said.
The “Klassiker” will be played on Saturday, with both teams tied on 17 points at the top of the table. Bayern remains at the top of the standings thanks to a goal difference of +19 compared to Dortmund's +8. Kompany's absence will not alter the club's strategy, which will continue with its usual focus on defense and high pressing.
The coach, who had been hospitalized after a fall during training, is recovering at home with the help of his family and the club's medical staff. Bayern have assured that all necessary measures are being taken for Kompany to make a full recovery before returning to work. In the meantime, the team will continue training under the supervision of Danks and the rest of the coaching staff, with the expectation that Kompany will return to management of the team before the next phase of the competition.