Bayern Munich expect Vincent Kompany to miss an extended period as their head coach continues his hospital treatment for a virus after collapsing on the training pitch on Friday. Speaking at a press conference on Saturday, Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, confirmed Kompany was still in hospital in a stable condition. Kompany’s English assistant coach, Aaron Danks, will replace the 40-year-old for Sunday’s Bundesliga match at Freiburg.
Eberl said examinations were continuing to determine the nature of the former Manchester City and Belgium captain’s condition, with a recovery timeframe yet to be determined. We’re not starting to put together any timeframes. We need to firstly figure out what it is and then we’ll discuss calmly what recovery time is to be.
We won’t be talking about days, but weeks. We need to all be clear on that.” Taking Saturday’s press conference in Kompany’s absence, Danks said he had spoken with the former centre-back briefly on Friday but only to wish him well. It was just checking in on his health and making sure he’s OK.” Danks added: “All the football operations are in our hands and we’ll work together as a team to keep the club moving forward.” Bayern’s second team’s game was postponed on Friday after Kompany’s collapse but Eberl said the club did not consider trying to postpone Sunday’s Bundesliga game.
Kompany returned to the dugout for Wednesday’s home Champions League 2-2 draw with Arsenal despite missing the pre-match press conference due to the virus. Speaking after the Arsenal game, Kompany said his body reacted after he tried to push through the illness. Bayern’s next Champions League match is on 3 November in Spain against Atlético Madrid.
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