Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has returned to the club's training ground following his collapse at the end of last month. The 40-year-old former Manchester City captain had been away from the sidelines and missed five games while dealing with the health issue. Now back on site, the manager is taking steps toward his recovery with the German Bundesliga leaders.
The medical emergency occurred while Kompany was watching Bayern Munich's second team train, where he suddenly fell ill and was taken to hospital. Following examinations, Kompany was diagnosed with meningeal irritation, which is an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Bayern confirmed the head coach's positive progress in an official statement, saying: "Vincent Kompany is on the road to recovery and has been back at the training ground since the start of the week." Throughout the five fixtures Kompany missed, English coach Aaron Danks took charge of the team, guiding Bayern through an unbeaten run consisting of four victories and a draw.
Although Kompany has rejoined the club at the facility, the Bundesliga leaders did not hold a training session, with most squad members away on international duty. Bayern will now use the remainder of the two-week international break to prepare for their return to action, with their next match scheduled against Cologne on 20 November.
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