{"id":1823,"date":"2026-10-27T15:02:15","date_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/kompany-improving-after-collapse-but-no-return-date-yet-assistant-coach\/"},"modified":"2026-10-27T15:02:15","modified_gmt":"2026-10-27T15:02:15","slug":"kompany-improving-after-collapse-but-no-return-date-yet-assistant-coach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/globalnigerianews.com\/index.php\/2026\/10\/27\/kompany-improving-after-collapse-but-no-return-date-yet-assistant-coach\/","title":{"rendered":"Kompany improving after collapse but no return date yet \u2014 Assistant coach"},"content":{"rendered":"
\"Kompany<\/p>\n

By Adegboyega Adeleye<\/p>\n

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany is improving after collapsing during training last week, but there is no confirmed date for his return, assistant coach Aaron Danks has said.<\/p>\n

According to Reuters, the Belgian was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a reserve-team training session. The 40-year-old had been battling a virus and had missed some training sessions in the days leading up to the incident.<\/p>\n

Danks, who visited Kompany on Monday, said the Bayern manager was in good spirits and appeared to be getting better each day, although there had been no major update on his diagnosis or return to work.<\/p>\n

\u201cI paid him a short visit yesterday,\u201d Danks told reporters on Tuesday ahead of Bayern\u2019s German Cup second-round match against Magdeburg.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe is in good spirits. It looks like every day he is getting better. There are no major updates in terms of diagnosis or return to work. Let him rest, let him take his time,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n

Bayern face a demanding run of fixtures in Kompany\u2019s absence, beginning with Wednesday\u2019s German Cup tie against Magdeburg, followed by Saturday\u2019s Bundesliga clash with title rivals Borussia Dortmund.<\/p>\n

The German champions will then travel to Spain next week to face Atletico Madrid in the Champions League.<\/p>\n

Danks said his conversation with Kompany was informal, adding that they avoided discussing football tactics.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe had some good conversations with Kompany but kept it away from football and specific tactics,\u201d he said. \u201cIt was just a friendly chat and nice to see him and catch up.\u201d<\/p>\n

The assistant coach also reflected on an emotional week for Bayern, with Kompany\u2019s health scare coming shortly before striker Harry Kane won the Ballon d\u2019Or on Monday.<\/p>\n

Kane became the first Englishman in 25 years to win the prestigious award, following Michael Owen\u2019s triumph in 2001.<\/p>\n

Danks said the contrasting events had tested the squad emotionally but praised the team\u2019s unity in dealing with the situation.<\/p>\n

\u201cFor us, we are super professional. Full extremes of life in the last week. Joys and highs for Harry and the lows of the last days,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n

\u201cTo get through these moments we had to rely on our chemistry, our team spirit and that definitely helped us,\u201d Danks added.<\/p>\n

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