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Kompany returns to Bayern training ground

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In short

The Belgian coach arrived back at club headquarters following an emergency medical leave triggered by a virus and subsequent meningeal irritation. During his time away, assistant manager Aaron Danks successfully steered the senior team through an undefeated streak across several competitions. Vincent Kompany is now continuing his overall health recovery alongside specialized physical therapy for an existing shoulder injury. The club is set to return to competitive play on November 20 in a home fixture against FC Koln.

Key points

  • Vincent Kompany is back on the road to recovery while simultaneously rehabilitating a pre…: Vincent Kompany is back on the road to recovery while simultaneously rehabilitating a pre-existing shoulder injury at club facilities.
  • The interim management period was a complete competitive success, including victories aga…: The interim management period was a complete competitive success, including victories against Atletico Madrid, Freiburg, Magdeburg, and Mainz.
  • Bayern Munich will resume competitive Bundesliga play under their returning leadership ag…: Bayern Munich will resume competitive Bundesliga play under their returning leadership against FC Koln on November 20.

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Nov 10 : Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany returned to the club's training ground this week for the first time since collapsing during a practice session last month, the club said on Tuesday.

• Bayern did not hold a full training session with most of their players away on international duty. The Bundesliga leaders return to action at home against FC Koln on November 20.

• Belgian Kompany was discharged from hospital after suffering a meningeal irritation that caused him to collapse during a session involving the club's second team. He had been recovering from a virus before the incident.

• "Kompany is on the road to recovery and has been back at the training ground. The head coach is also completing rehab on his injured shoulder there," Bayern said in a statement.

• Assistant manager Aaron Danks was in charge of the team for wins over Freiburg, Magdeburg, Atletico Madrid and Mainz, and a 2-2 draw with German title rivals Borussia Dortmund.

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