Vincent Kompany returns to Bayern training ground with arm in a sling after collapse

Kompany returned to Bayern's training ground 18 days after collapsing during reserve-team training; he dislocated his shoulder in the fall and wore a sling.

Vincent Kompany has returned to Bayern Munich's training ground for the first time since his collapse on 23 October. The 40-year-old fell ill during a reserve-team training session and was hospitalised with meningeal irritation, having been unwell with a viral infection earlier that week.

He missed the pre-match press conference ahead of Bayern's Champions League visit from Arsenal but was able to be on the touchline for the match.

Kompany was spotted at Bayern's Sabener Strasse training complex on Tuesday morning with his left arm in a sling, the result of a dislocated shoulder suffered during the fall. Bayern's director of sport Max Eberl had said his return would take "weeks, not days". Kompany could be in contention to return to the dugout when Bayern host Cologne on 20 November after the international break.

During his absence, Bayern have won four and drawn one under assistant manager Aaron Danks, maintaining top spot in the Bundesliga with 21 points in nine games. Bayern forward Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or during this period and paid tribute to Kompany in his acceptance speech.