Vincent Kompany: ready to return

Kompany returned to Bayern's training ground on Tuesday after collapsing on 23 October with meningitis; he dislocated his shoulder in the fall and wore a sling.

Vincent Kompany returned to Bayern Munich's training ground on Tuesday, 23 days after collapsing during a training session on 23 October. The Belgian manager was hospitalised and diagnosed with meningitis following the incident, which also resulted in a dislocated shoulder — he appeared with his arm in a sling.

He spent the morning at his desk and held discussions with sporting director Christoph Freund, also observing injured players Luis Díaz and Jamal Musiala during rehabilitation work.

Club president Uli Hoeneß said Kompany would return to the touchline in two to three weeks, after the international break. Bayern's assistant coaches Aaron Danks and René Maric oversaw the team during his absence, securing a Champions League win over Atlético Madrid and a 2-1 victory over Mainz 05. Kompany is expected to be back in charge for the match against Cologne on 20 November.