Vincent Kompany returned to Bayern München's Säbener Straße training ground on Tuesday morning, about two and a half weeks after his collapse and hospital stay. He had been absent since 23 October, when he went down on the sidelines during a training session with Bayern’s reserve team. Uli Hoeneß has already said Kompany should be back on the bench after the international break.
Bayern's recovery mode
The return gives Bayern a clearer run into their next fixture, with the first match after the international break coming on 20 November against 1. FC Köln. Hoeneß also said Kompany works twelve hours a day, six days a week, which is part of the backdrop to the club's concern around his condition.
There is still some uncertainty around how different outlets described the illness, with SPORT1 reporting meningeal irritation after the collapse and A Bola framing the episode as a health problem that required rest. What is not in doubt is that Tuesday's return is a step away from the worst of the scare.
Bayern move on without rushing the bench return
Bayern's form has held up during Kompany's absence. They have won 4 of their last 5 matches across all competitions, sit top of the Bundesliga after 9 matches with 21 points and a +20 goal difference, and have 8 points from 4 Champions League matches. The league run has bought time, but the club still has work to do before the calendar turns back to European and domestic pressure.
For Bayern, the immediate news is simple enough. Kompany is back at Säbener Straße, and the next date to watch is 20 November against 1. FC Köln.
Written by Jack Mercer with AI-assisted research, cross-checked against 3 outlets. How we work →
