Bayern Munich's Kompany Needs Weeks to Recover After Collapse

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany will need weeks to recover after collapsing at the club's training ground on Friday, according to the club's director of sport, Max Eberl. The 40-year-old remains in a stable condition in the hospital, with ongoing examinations.

Eberl mentioned that Bayern considered postponing the Bundesliga game against Freiburg but decided that success in the match would be beneficial for Kompany. He emphasized that the club will not impose timeframes for Kompany's return, stating that recovery will take weeks, not days.

Kompany had been unwell with a virus and missed a pre-match news conference for a Champions League game against Arsenal. Eberl expressed concern about whether they should have intervened sooner regarding Kompany's workload.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks has communicated with Kompany in the hospital, focusing on his health rather than football matters, while the team continues to manage club operations.