November 10
Back in Action: Recovery Complete
Vincent Kompany, the Belgian manager of Bayern Munich, has resumed his duties with the team following his recovery from a health issue that had kept him sidelined recently.
According to a German media outlet, Kompany made his first appearance at the club’s headquarters since suffering a health collapse on October 23.
The report noted that Kompany arrived at his office at 10:00 AM, sat down at his computer, and held a brief conversation with his assistant, Floribert Ngalula.
Two and a half weeks ago, Kompany was taken to the hospital after collapsing during a training session for Bayern Munich’s reserve team. Medical examinations subsequently revealed that he was suffering from an inflammation of the brain membranes (meningitis).
As a result, he was strictly advised to refrain from any football-related activities during his recovery, with his assistant, Aaron Danks, stepping in to lead the team in his absence.
Last Sunday, Uli Hoeneß, the honorary president of Bayern Munich, announced on Bavarian radio that Kompany would soon return to oversee the first team.
Hoeneß stated that the Belgian manager would return within "two or three weeks," adding, "He will be back on the bench after the international break."
Consequently, Kompany could return to the touchline for Bayern Munich’s Bundesliga match against FC Köln, scheduled for November 20. The team faces a European test against Lille on November 25 in the Champions League, before traveling to play Hamburg the following Saturday.
