As more adversity strikes, Bayern Munich trying to keep focused on SC Freiburg

Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks confirmed the coaching staff will take charge for Sunday's Bundesliga fixture against SC Freiburg following head coach Vincent Kompany's collapse and hospitalization. Danks emphasized that the staff will deliberately limit football communications with Kompany to allow him time to recover with his family. Fellow assistant René Marić will assist Danks in managing tactical preparations and match duties.

Bayern faces additional adversity with significant squad absences ahead of the Freiburg match. Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer, Kim Min-jae, Jamal Musiala, and Aleksandar Pavlović are all ruled out due to medical issues or injuries. Furthermore, midfielder Joshua Kimmich remains on leave away from the team following a family bereavement.