Kompany discharged from hospital

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany collapsed during a training session with the second team last week and was taken to hospital. Club board member responsible for sporting affairs Max Eberl announced that the Belgian coach was discharged on Wednesday.

Eberl said the cause was meningitis irritation. Saying that Kompany will now rest and take medication, Eberl expressed confidence that the coach would return to the sidelines soon. Kompany had been unable to attend press conferences before the Champions League match against Arsenal due to a viral infection. Nevertheless, he came to the touchline for the match, which ended in a draw.

It is not yet known when Kompany will return to work. Eberl and assistant Aaron Danks stressed that the coach will only join the team after receiving approval from doctors. Bayern, who beat Magdeburg six goals to one, also said there is no firm timetable on this.

According to Danks, Kompany will now return home and be closer to his family and a familiar environment. Eberl said he had not spoken with Kompany in the last few days and that there had been little change in their working relationship. The club said its medical team will continue to work closely with the coach.