Kompany discharged from hospital as Bayern Munich chief issues health update

Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany is "doing well" after he was discharged from hospital following his collapse at the club's training ground.

The Belgian was rushed to hospital six days ago after being taken ill at the club's base, but continues to make strides on the road to recovery. Max Eberl, the club's board member for sports, told German broadcaster ARD on Wednesday: "Given the circumstances, he's doing well. He was discharged from the hospital today. That is the biggest and best news for all of us."

Doctors explored the reasons behind his illness and identified it as meningeal irritation - an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord.

In the days leading up to his collapse, Kompany had been dealing with a virus and missed some team training sessions. He skipped a pre-match news conference prior to Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal last Tuesday, but was in the dugout for that match.

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"It's a meningeal irritation that caused this incident on Friday. He will now rest and take medication," said Eberl, speaking before Bayern's German Cup tie against Magdeburg. "I am very confident that he will be back on the touchline, operating at 100% very soon."

No timeline has been set for Kompany's return and Bayern have said that he won't be back in the dugout for "weeks, not days". In his absence English assistant coach Aaron Danks has taken charge and was at the helm for the 3-1 win at Freiburg on Sunday.

Current leaders Bayern face title rivals Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday. The two teams are the only unbeaten sides in the Bundesliga and each sit on 17 points with Kompany's side top on goal difference.

Bayern will boast the newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner in Harry Kane, who has continued to shatter records since moving to Germany, and the Englishman paid tribute to Kompany during his winner's speech and wished him a speedy recovery.

He said: “To Vinnie. I know he’s at home, or still in the hospital. I wish you well, and I hope this has given you a bit of energy. Since I’ve been with you at, I have improved as a player, a person and a leader. I’m glad to be bringing this trophy back to Bayern."