Bayern coach Vincent Kompany returns to club for first time since collapse

MUNICH (AP) — Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany made his first appearance at the team's training facility on Tuesday since he fainted during practice last month. Billed as costing $5.77 plus GST every four weeks, the offer will increase to $19.95 plus GST after 52 weeks. This subscription is available to both new and returning subscribers, with the option to cancel at any time.

Kompany, 40, visited the Säbener Street complex for medical consultations, as detailed by Kicker magazine. As he progresses toward his anticipated return following the international break, no training was held at Bayern on Tuesday, with many players participating in away matches. The team's next fixture is a Bundesliga home game against Cologne on November 20.

Bayern's influential figure Uli Hoeneß had previously stated that Kompany would return for that match. After collapsing on October 23 while supervising a training session, Kompany was admitted to the hospital due to meningeal irritation, an inflammation of the protective tissue surrounding the brain or spinal cord. He was concurrently battling a viral infection and a hip injury.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks took charge of the team during Kompany's absence and led them to victories against Freiburg, Magdeburg, Atlético Madrid, and Mainz. The lone disappointment was a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund, known as the "Klassiker," on October 31.