Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany discharged as team secures 3-1 win
Vincent Kompany left hospital on Wednesday after collapsing at training the previous Friday, according to Bayern sporting director Max Eberl. Assistant coach Aaron Danks oversaw a 3-1 Bundesliga victory over Freiburg on Saturday, while the club also recorded a 6-1 German Cup win over Magdeburg on Wednesday. Bayern remain level on points with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the league and face the rivals on Saturday.
Key facts
- Kompany collapsed during a second-team session at the Säbener Strasse headquarters.
- The club said Kompany's return will take weeks, not days.
- Bayern drew 2-2 with Arsenal in the Champions League last Wednesday.
- Aaron Danks said no timeline has been set for Kompany's return.
- Kompany missed media duties before the Arsenal draw due to a viral infection.
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Why it matters
The coach's health and the team's form affect the Bundesliga title race.
What changed
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