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Kompany out of hospital, missing Bayern-Dortmund Klassiker after collapse
October 30, 2026 at 07:32 PM
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4 reports · 3 in Arabic, 1 in English · over 8 hours
Bayern Munich have ruled coach Vincent Kompany out of Saturday's Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund as he recovers at home from a collapse and hospitalization last week.
- Bayern ruled Kompany out of the Dortmund match after he spent five days in hospital following a collapse in training.
- Bayern sporting director Max Eberl said Kompany was treated for meningeal irritation after also battling a viral infection and a hip injury.
- Danks said staff received clear instructions not to discuss football with Kompany, who needs time to recover and spend time with his family.
- Former German chancellor Angela Merkel wished Kompany a speedy recovery, saying she would have wanted him as her coach had she been a player.



