Good News For Bayern Munich As Kompany Resumes Activities After Hospitalisation

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has returned to the club’s training ground as he continues recovering from a health scare that saw him collapse in October 2026.

The 40-year-old Belgian was back at Bayern’s Säbener Straße training complex on Tuesday, November 10, where he worked from his office, held discussions with assistant coach Floribert Ngalula and sporting director Christoph Freund, and watched injured players undergo a recovery session.

According to Bush Radio Academy, Kompany collapsed on October 23 while watching Bayern Munich’s reserve team train. He was subsequently rushed to hospital, where medical examinations revealed that he was suffering from meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

Although his return to the training facility represents significant progress in his recovery, the former Manchester City captain has yet to fully resume his managerial responsibilities.

Bayern Munich are optimistic that Kompany will return to the touchline after the international break, with the club targeting their Bundesliga encounter against Cologne on November 20 for his comeback.

The German champions confirmed his improving condition in an official statement, noting that the manager had returned to the training ground earlier in the week as part of his recovery process.

During Kompany’s absence, English coach Aaron Danks has taken charge of the team and delivered impressive results, recording four victories and a 2-2 draw against Borussia Dortmund.

Bayern’s victories under Danks came against Freiburg, Magdeburg, Atletico Madrid and Mainz, ensuring that the team maintained a strong competitive run despite the absence of their manager.

Danks had previously disclosed that the club instructed him to avoid discussing football-related matters with Kompany during his recovery. The decision was reportedly intended to allow the Belgian manager to concentrate fully on regaining his health and spending quality time with his family.

With his condition gradually improving, Bayern Munich will be hoping Kompany makes a full recovery and returns to the dugout for their November 20 Bundesliga fixture against Cologne.