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Vincent Kompany to miss 'weeks, not days' with virus treatment, say Bayern Munich

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Vincent Kompany to miss 'weeks, not days' with virus treatment, say Bayern Munich

Content overview: “Vincent Kompany to miss 'weeks, not days' with virus treatment, say Bayern Munich”. Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is expected to be sidelined for weeks, not days, after collapsing during a training session on Friday. The 40-year-old former Manchester City and Belgium captain remains hospitalized in stable condition, with sporting director Max Eberl confirming that examinations are ongoing to determine the exact nature of the virus. Assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Sunday's Bundesliga match at Freiburg, stepping in during a critical period as Bayern compete for domestic and European honors.

Kompany's absence comes at a pivotal time, with the club facing a congested fixture list and key league matches ahead. Eberl emphasized that the priority is Kompany's health, and the club will not rush his return. The situation underscores the physical and mental demands on elite coaches, and Bayern will rely on their deep backroom staff to maintain momentum. This listing links straight to the original page, where the content is available in full.

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