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Kompany Not Involved with Bayern’s Plans for Klassiker with Dortmund After Leaving Hospital – WTOP News

Assistant coach Aaron Danks says Bayern has told staff not to brief Vincent Kompany on the Dortmund match as he recovers at home.

  • Bayern Munich will not include coach Vincent Kompany in plans for Saturday's Klassiker against Bundesliga rival Borussia Dortmund following his recent collapse and hospitalization last week.
  • Max Eberl, Bayern's board member for sport, told ARD on Wednesday that Kompany was treated for meningeal irritation; the coach had also struggled with a viral infection and hip injury beforehand.
  • Assistant coach Aaron Danks is managing preparations after overseeing a 6-1 win over Magdeburg in the German Cup. Staff have clear instructions not to discuss football with the recovering coach.
  • After winning the Ballon d'Or on Monday, Harry Kane is expected to return for Saturday's match against Dortmund. Danks said, "We don't talk to him about football."
  • Danks emphasized the team's focus on Kompany's recovery, stating, "He needs to recover and spend time with his family." Staff are working together to maintain performance in his absence.
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The Straits Times broke the news in Singapore, Singapore on Friday, October 30, 2026.
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