FC Bayern is currently having to manage without its head coach, Vincent Kompany. After collapsing on Friday, the Belgian is receiving inpatient treatment and will need some time before he can return to the sidelines. 

The record champions are committed to giving Kompany all the time he needs. His recovery is the top priority. He is being replaced by assistant coach Aaron Danks, who led the team against SC Freiburg and guided them to a 3-1 victory.

Even before the match, Danks stated that Kompany is not currently involved in team operations. The club wants to allow him as much rest as possible and avoid discussing soccer-related topics.

Danks and Kompany were in contact

After the game—which was particularly dramatic toward the end—Kompany’s representative, Danks, commented on the conversation he and the head coach had shortly after the match.

“He reached out briefly and said he was very satisfied. I replied and told him to get some rest,” Danks explained, emphasizing once again that he does not discuss specific matters with the Belgian, but only inquires about his health.

As for the match against Freiburg, the deputy manager drew a very positive conclusion: “I’m very satisfied with the game. It’s very difficult to play here. They’re a top team. Of course, it got close again at the end after their goal. With the fans behind them and a great atmosphere, they really turned up the pressure. But even moments like that are important for us. We had to show resilience and character. We managed to do that, and that’s why I’m satisfied.”

Danks was particularly impressed by Dayot Upamecano’s opening goal, which he scored from open play and set up himself. He’d already had a great chance against Arsenal in a similar fashion but didn’t score.

“We showed him that chance against Arsenal again and told him what he could do better. But yes, he did a really fantastic job—it was a very good finish,” Danks explained with a smile.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/26/austausch-mit-kompany-danks-enthuellt-nachricht-nach-dem-freiburg-sieg/.