Bayern Munich Executive Vincent Kompany Recovery Expected to Take Several Weeks

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Max Eberl, Bayern Munich's sports director, stated that head coach Vincent Kompany will require several weeks for recovery after collapsing during training on October 23. Kompany was airlifted to a hospital following the incident, which is suspected to be caused by a viral infection acquired over the weekend. Although initially reported as unfit for the Champions League match against Arsenal on October 21, Kompany coached the team to a 2-2 draw before collapsing. Eberl emphasized that the cause of the illness must be identified first before determining the exact recovery timeline, noting it is not a matter of days. Assistant coach Aaron Danks confirmed that football-related discussions are paused and that his team will manage club operations while collaborating to move forward.