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Vincent Kompany Returns to Bayern Munich Base Following Health Scare

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Vincent Kompany Returns to Bayern Munich Base Following Health Scare
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Vincent Kompany returned to Bayern Munich's training ground for the first time since collapsing during a second-team session on Oct. 23.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany returned to the club's Sabener Strasse base for the first time since collapsing during a training session on Oct. 23. The 40-year-old was diagnosed with meningeal irritation and reportedly dislocated his shoulder during the incident. He was pictured at the facility with his arm in a sling to begin rehabilitation on the injury.

Kompany's illness forced him to miss Bayern's last five matches. During his absence, assistant coach Aaron Danks led the team to a 2-0 Champions League win against Atlético Madrid and a 2-2 draw with Borussia Dortmund. Bayern currently sits at the top of the Bundesliga table, leading Dortmund on goal difference.

Sporting director Max Eberl has provided regular updates on the manager's recovery, though a specific date for his return to the touchline has not been established. The club's next fixture is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 20, against Cologne at the Allianz Arena following the international break.

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