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Kompany's fitness in doubt for Bayern's Champions League clash with Arsenal
October 20, 2026 at 04:57 PM · Updated 16h ago
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3 reports · 1 in Arabic, 2 in English · over 4 hours
ESESPN
Bayern coach Kompany doubtful for Arsenal game due to virus - ESPN
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TGThe Guardian
Vincent Kompany to miss Bayern’s clash with Arsenal due to legs-affecting virus
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KOKooora
انتكاسة مفاجئة لبايرن ميونخ قبل مواجهة آرسنال
(opens the publisher’s site)Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has missed training and the pre-match press conference with a virus affecting his legs, for Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal.
- Kompany missed Tuesday's training and the press conference, with Bayern advising him to rest after he struggled through Saturday's 6-1 win over RB Leipzig.
- Assistant Aaron Danks confirmed the virus has caused pain in Kompany's legs and said he would take charge against Arsenal if the manager cannot make it.
- Bayern will be without winger Michael Olise for the Arsenal match.
- Harry Kane said other players must take responsibility and seize the opportunity with Olise unavailable.
- Danks said Kompany may need three more days to recover and is resting at home.
- Sporting director Max Eberl said Kompany is also battling a hip injury on top of the virus.