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Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany to miss weeks with virus, says sporting director
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is expected to miss several weeks as he continues hospital treatment for a virus. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed on Saturday that Kompany remains in hospital in a stable condition, emphasizing that the club is prioritizing his health over an immediate return. Eberl stated that examinations are ongoing to determine the specific nature of the condition, noting that recovery will take weeks rather than days. Consequently, assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday’s Bundesliga match against Freiburg. Danks confirmed that Germany captain Joshua Kimmich will also miss the game due to bereavement leave. Kompany had returned to the dugout for Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal, admitting he pushed through the illness until his body forced him to stop. Bayern Munich currently sit top of the Bundesliga table, level on 14 points with Borussia Dortmund.
The Transfer Siren · 24 October 2026
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is expected to miss several weeks as he continues hospital treatment for a virus. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed on Saturday that Kompany remains in hospital in a stable condition, emphasizing that the club is prioritizing his health over an immediate return. Eberl stated that examinations are ongoing to determine the specific nature of the condition, noting that recovery will take weeks rather than days. Consequently, assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday’s Bundesliga match against Freiburg. Danks confirmed that Germany captain Joshua Kimmich will also miss the game due to bereavement leave. Kompany had returned to the dugout for Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal, admitting he pushed through the illness until his body forced him to stop. Bayern Munich currently sit top of the Bundesliga table, level on 14 points with Borussia Dortmund.
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