"He seems very positive" – Bayern assistant Danks shares latest on Kompany's recovery
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15-second readBayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks reported that Vincent Kompany is recovering well from meningeal irritation, having had positive phone calls with him. Kompany collapsed on the training pitch on October 23 and has been absent since. Danks stated that Kompany appears to be on the way to a full recovery, aided by the international break.


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Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks reported that Vincent Kompany is recovering well from meningeal irritation, having had positive phone calls with him. Kompany collapsed on the training pitch on October 23 and has been absent since. Danks stated that Kompany appears to be on the way to a full recovery, aided by the international break.
Danks has taken on increased responsibility in Kompany's absence, leading Bayern from the touchline in four games. He reflected on the experience, stating that he has learned a lot and developed his leadership skills. Danks credited the players for their response to the challenging circumstances, citing their mentality and fighting spirit as an inspiration.
Danks will continue to lead Bayern in Kompany's absence, with their next game being against Mainz on Saturday. He expressed his desire to protect the values and principles developed with Kompany, and praised the players and backroom staff for stepping up during this time.
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Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks provided the latest update on Vincent Kompany's recovery during a press conference on Friday. Kompany has been absent since collapsing on the training pitch on October 23, two days before Bayern Munich's 3-1 Bundesliga win over SC Freiburg. The 40-year-old was subsequently diagnosed with meningeal irritation and is continuing his recovery at home after being discharged from hospital. “I’ve had a few really good phone calls with Vince. He seems very positive and appears to be well on the way to a full recovery. The international break provides a good opportunity to reflect and see when he can return," Danks told reporters.
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