Bayern Munich: Kompany's absence to extend after meningitis hospitalization

Bayern manager Kompany hospitalized with meningitis; will miss at least three matches including Dortmund clash and Champions League trip to Atlético Madrid.

Vincent Kompany collapsed at Bayern Munich's training ground on Friday and was rushed to hospital, where meningitis was diagnosed. The 40-year-old Belgian manager was discharged on Wednesday but must now undergo a recovery period on antibiotics and rest. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl confirmed Kompany will not return to the touchline before the end of the international break.

Kompany will miss at least three upcoming fixtures: Saturday's Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund (18:30), Tuesday's Champions League trip to Atlético Madrid on 3 November, and the Bundesliga match at Mainz on 7 November. According to reports, he is expected to return at the earliest on 20 November for Bayern's home game against Cologne. Assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge in the interim.