Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany's recovery will take 'weeks'
Bayern Munich are joint top of the Bundesliga after four wins from their opening six games as Vincent Kompany attempts to lead them to a third consecutive title
TL;DR
- Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich's head coach, collapsed at the club's training ground on Friday.
- Club director of sport Max Eberl stated Kompany's recovery will take 'weeks' and he needs to be 'protected from himself'.
- Kompany is in stable condition in hospital, with ongoing examinations.
- Bayern considered postponing their next match but decided playing and succeeding would be best for Kompany.
- Kompany had been unwell with a virus and missed a pre-match news conference earlier in the week.
- Assistant coach Aaron Danks has spoken with Kompany and assured that football operations are being handled by the team.