Vincent Kompany is currently sidelined from FC Bayern due to meningitis. The coach, who suffered a collapse at Säbener Straße a few weeks ago and was subsequently treated in the hospital, is on the mend. 

However, the record champions have recently been reluctant to set a clear timeline for his return to the sidelines. Kompany—and this is the most important thing—should first focus on making a full recovery. But recent statements from players and club officials have sparked quiet hope for an early return.

Immediately after Saturday’s match against Mainz 05, which FC Bayern won 2–1, sporting director Max Eberl also spoke of clear improvements. However, the club is still waiting for the green light from the treating physicians.

Kompany’s return likely after the international break

The good news had already come earlier, as more serious illnesses had been ruled out. Kompany’s condition is treatable, and the Belgian remains under strict medical supervision, even though he is allowed to recover at home.

FC Bayern doesn’t want to rush anything. Nevertheless, Honorary President Uli Hoeneß has now confirmed to BR that a return in the near future is realistic and being considered.

“In two or three weeks, I think,” Hoeneß said on the program “Sonntags-Stammtisch” when asked when the head coach is expected to return. And: “So after the international break, he’ll be back on the bench.”

Hoeneß thus appears confident that the coach will be back on board soon. Nevertheless, it’s safe to assume that the coach will undergo a thorough medical examination once more before stepping onto Säbener Straße. For now, the international matches are on the schedule anyway. During this time, regular training sessions at FC Bayern aren’t possible anyway.

After Kompany’s return, close attention will also be paid to exactly how much the Belgian trains. “He was training twelve hours a day, six days a week—that was simply too much,” Hoeneß continued.

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