Kompany Returns to Bayern’s Training Ground and Works From His Office

The Bayern Munich coach returned to Sabener Strasse after meningitis, attended medical appointments and worked on his computer

The recovery plan

The coach of Bayern Munich, Vincent Kompany, who has been sidelined by meningitis that led to his hospitalization and kept him from managing the team in the last five matches, returned this Tuesday to the Bavarian club's training ground, at the legendary Sabener Strasse, where he had several medical appointments, according to reports from "Kicker" magazine.

Kompany's recovery plan envisions him taking charge of the team again after the international break. His appearance today at Sabener Strasse was interpreted by "Kicker" as one more step on the road back.

According to Munich daily tz, Kompany not only attended appointments with Bayern's doctors but also was in his office working on his computer. There was no training today.

The absence and the replacement

On October 23, Kompany fainted while watching a training session of Bayern's second team and had to be admitted to a hospital where he was diagnosed with meningitis.

In his absence, Kompany was replaced by his assistant Aaron Danks, who was on the bench in the 0-2 away win against Atlético de Madrid, a match he faced with numerous absences. In the last Bundesliga matchday, Bayern beat Mainz 2-1.

The injuries and Danks' message

The injury streak —which has affected Luis Díaz, Serge Gnabry and Jamal Musiala— has not stopped, and last weekend Manuel Neuer suffered another foot injury and joined the list.

Last night Danks posted a message on Instagram reviewing the recent weeks, saying that "difficult times usually show us the strength of the people around us," and expressed he was "proud of the character and commitment everyone showed at this incredible club."

"I'll be glad to have Vince back where he belongs," he added. EFE