Vincent Kompany returns to Bayern Munich duties after health scare

Vincent Kompany has resumed his work as Bayern Munich manager after recovering from the illness that kept him away from football in recent weeks.

The Belgian made his first appearance at the club’s headquarters since collapsing on 23 October, according to German network Spox.

Kompany arrived at his office at 10:00, sat at his computer and held a brief conversation with his assistant, Floribert Ngalula.

He was taken to hospital two and a half weeks ago after suffering a health collapse during a training session involving Bayern Munich’s reserve team. A series of medical examinations found that he was suffering from irritation of the brain membranes.

Doctors subsequently imposed a strict ban on all football-related activity while he recovered. During his absence, assistant manager Aaron Danks took charge of the first team.

Uli Hoeneß, Bayern Munich’s honorary president, had already said on Sunday that Kompany was expected to return to oversee the club’s senior side soon. Speaking to Bavarian Radio, Hoeneß said the Belgian’s comeback would come within “two or three weeks”.

He added: “He will be back on the bench after the international break.”

Kompany could therefore return to the touchline when Bayern Munich host Koln on 20 November 2026 in the Bundesliga.

The German champions then face Lille in the Champions League on 25 November, before travelling to Hamburg the following Saturday.