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Bayern Munich Confirm Kompany Hospital Discharge
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after training collapse linked to meningeal irritation.
In brief
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after training collapse linked to meningeal irritation. Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after training collapse diagnosed as meningeal irritation. Originally reported by SI.
Kompany Discharged
Bayern Munich director of sport Max Eberl confirmed manager Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital after his training-ground collapse was put down to a case of meningism.
Collapse Details
Kompany collapsed in training last week after being rushed to hospital with recovery expected to take weeks as medical professionals initially struggled to identify the reason.
Meningeal Irritation
Meningeal irritation occurs when the brain and spinal cord protective layers become inflamed, blocking fluids and increasing pressure in the brain.
Diagnosis Clarified
Medical professionals identified meningeal irritation as the cause of Kompany’s collapse on Friday, not meningitis.
Recovery Plan
Kompany will complete rehab at home before returning to the dugout, with no formal timeline for his return to work.
Team Leadership
Assistant manager Aaron Danks will lead Bayern until Kompany returns, with midfielder Tom Bischof noting Danks motivates the team well.
Upcoming Fixtures
Bayern host Borussia Dortmund in Der Klassiker on Saturday before a Champions League trip to Atlético Madrid on Nov. 3.
What it means
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany discharged from hospital after training collapse diagnosed as meningeal irritation.
