Skip to contentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleWant to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Start your Independent Membership today.Join todayAlready a member? Log inJames HickenThursday 29 October 2026 10:33 GMTKompany collapsed at training last friday (Reuters)Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital following his collapse during a training session last Friday.Director of sport Max Eberl confirmed the Belgian was diagnosed with meningeal irritation following a viral illness.Kompany is currently resting and taking medication, with the club confident he will return to the touchline shortly.Assistant coach Aaron Danks temporarily took charge of the team, guiding Bayern to wins over Freiburg and Magdeburg.League leaders Bayern Munich are preparing to face Borussia Dortmund on Saturday while Kompany continues his recovery.In fullVincent Kompany released from hospital after collapsing at trainingMore bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in