Good news for Bayern Munich: Vincent Kompany left the hospital this Wednesday, several days after feeling unwell at the club’s training center. Present on the airARD Ahead of the German Cup match against Magdeburg, Max Eberl confirmed that doctors had identified brain irritation as the cause of the incident last Friday. The sporting director specified that the Belgian coach could now continue his convalescence at home, with rest and medication treatment. “This is, I believe, the greatest and most beautiful news for us all”he declared, showing confidence in the imminent return of his coach, without however giving a precise date. His absence could last several more weeks.
For his part, the Daily Mail had reported that Kompany also suffered a dislocated shoulder during his fall. The British media indicates that doctors had ruled out serious possibilities, such as a heart attack or a stroke, while the German daily Bild had mentioned possible convulsions after his discomfort. While waiting for the 40-year-old technician to recover, his assistant Aaron Danks continues to act on the Bavarian bench.