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Borussia Dortmund’s Niko Kovač hoping for a speedy recovery for Vincent Kompany

There’s been an outpouring of well wishes for Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany after he collapsed last Friday at Säbener Straße following Bayern’s first-team training session. The Belgian had just been getting over an infection as well as hip problems…

By Tom Adams · Bavarian Football Works

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 5:30 AM

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Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovač wished Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany a speedy recovery.
Kompany collapsed following a Bayern Munich first-team training session at Säbener Straße last Friday.
Kovač offered his support ahead of Dortmund's 1-0 win against Eintracht Frankfurt.

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Borussia Dortmund manager Niko Kovač has sent well wishes to Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, wishing him a speedy recovery. Kompany collapsed on Friday at Säbener Straße following a first-team training session, having previously battled an infection and hip issues. Kovač expressed his support ahead of Dortmund's 1-0 victory over Eintracht Frankfurt.

Kovač noted that Kompany needs calm and quiet time to recuperate from the demanding role. Kompany faces proper rest following the medical event and could potentially miss the upcoming Der Klassiker clash against Borussia Dortmund at the end of the month.

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