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Former Burnley boss Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse

Ex-Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital and is "doing well" after his collapse last week…

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 9:47 AM
Former Burnley boss Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after collapse
Key Things to Know
  • Vincent Kompany has been discharged from the hospital after collapsing at a Bayern Munich reserve training session.
  • Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl confirmed Kompany's collapse was caused by meningeal irritation.
  • The club indicated Kompany's return to the touchline will take weeks rather than days.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from the hospital after collapsing while watching the club's reserve team train last week. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed that Kompany is doing well following an incident caused by meningeal irritation, which occurred after the 40-year-old manager had been battling a virus.

No official timeframe has been established for Kompany's return to the dugout, though the club previously stated his recovery would take weeks rather than days. In his absence, assistant coach Aaron Danks has overseen Bayern Munich's recent victories against Freiburg and Magdeburg.

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