Kompany returns to Bayern training ground as recovery continues

Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich's training ground following the collapse that led to his hospital treatment last month, the club has confirmed. According to BBC Sport, Bayern said the head coach was recovering and had been back at Säbener Straße since the beginning of the week.

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The 40-year-old former Manchester City captain fell ill while watching Bayern's second team train. The Bundesliga's official website dates the incident to 23 October and reports that he was subsequently diagnosed with meningeal irritation, involving inflammation of the membrane around the brain and spinal cord. He received treatment in hospital before continuing his recovery at home, away from the team's matchday commitments.

Bayern's latest update also said Kompany is using the club's facilities to continue rehabilitation for an injured shoulder. It does not announce that his medical recovery is complete, and the Bundesliga's report says there is no stated timetable for a return to work.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks has overseen Bayern during Kompany's absence. BBC Sport reports that the English coach has led the side to four victories and one draw, while the Bundesliga confirms Kompany has missed the team's last five matches. Bayern remain top of the Bundesliga, with Danks having handled the team's recent games while the head coach recuperated.

The return comes during the international break, with most of Bayern's players away representing their countries. BBC Sport reports that the club did not hold a training session. Kompany being present at the facility should therefore be distinguished from him taking charge of a full squad session: the announcement confirms his return to Säbener Straße, rather than a resumption of the normal team training programme.

Bayern's next fixture is at home to Cologne on Friday, 20 November, after the two-week international pause. Neither the club update nor the Bundesliga's report confirms that Kompany will be back in charge for that match. For now, his return to the training ground is confirmed while the timing of his return to coaching remains unresolved.