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Fakayejo Paul
Vincent Kompany has officially stepped foot back inside Bayern Munich’s Säbener Straße headquarters for the first time in 18 days.
The 40-year-old head coach, who was hospitalized in late October due to a severe case of meningeal irritation triggered by a neglected strain of flu and overwork, is making a gradual return to light administrative duties during the international break.
Recovery & Return Timeline
- Gradual Reintegration: Kompany spent Tuesday morning catching up with sporting director Max Eberl and assistant coach Aaron Danks. He will slowly ramp up his daily workload under close supervision from Bayern’s medical staff.
- Targeted Dugout Comeback: Honorary President Uli Hoeneß and the club’s medical department are targeting Friday, November 20 against 1. FC Köln for Kompany’s official return to the touchline following the international break.
- Interim Success: In Kompany’s absence, assistant manager Aaron Danks led the team through an impressive 5-match undefeated run (4 wins, 1 draw), keeping Bayern top of the Bundesliga table on goal difference.