Bayern Munich: Kompany returns to training ground after meningitis

Bayern Munich manager Kompany returned to the training ground 13 days after hospitalization for meningitis; expected back on the bench for Cologne match on November 20.

Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich's training ground on Tuesday, 13 days after being discharged from hospital following a meningitis diagnosis. The Belgian manager collapsed at the end of a training session on October 23 and spent five days hospitalized after being diagnosed with a viral infection. During his absence, assistant Aaron Danks took charge of the team.

According to German media, Kompany was at his desk at the training ground on Tuesday morning, wearing his arm in a sling after dislocating his shoulder during the collapse. He met with sporting director Christoph Freund and was able to observe training involving injured players Luiz Diaz and Jamal Musiala during the international break.

German press reports that Kompany's recovery will take two to three weeks, meaning he is expected to return to the touchline for Bayern's Bundesliga match against Cologne on November 20.