Kompany back at Bayern training after collapse

What the report says

Bayern Munich say head coach Vincent Kompany has returned to the club’s training ground while he continues recovering after a collapse that led to a hospital stay. The BBC Sport report says the 40-year-old was taken to hospital after falling ill while watching Bayern’s second team train at the end of last month.

The club said Kompany has been back at the training ground since the start of the week and described him as being on the road to recovery. The report adds that he was diagnosed with meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord.

Kompany, who previously captained Manchester City, missed five games during his absence. In the meantime, English coach Aaron Danks has taken charge and Bayern have remained unbeaten in that spell, recording four wins and one draw, according to BBC Sport.

Bayern did not hold a full training session because many players are away on international duty. The Bundesliga leaders are next scheduled to play Cologne on 20 November after the break. The update matters because Kompany is leading one of Europe’s biggest clubs, and his health has been the main concern as Bayern continue their domestic and European campaign.