Kompany could return before Cologne, according to German press

According to Voetbal International, assistant Aaron Danks says Vincent Kompany is making progress in his recovery. The return of the Bayern Munich coach, treated for meningitis, would not be imminent, reports Voetbalprimeur.

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Aaron Danks, Bayern Munich's assistant coach, has given positive news about Vincent Kompany, who he is replacing as head coach. According to Voetbal International, Danks confirmed that the Belgian is on the right track and said: "He is making progress in his recovery."

According to FAZ, De Telegraaf and n-tv, Kompany is heading towards a "full recovery" after meningitis. The coach's return to the bench would not yet be dated, however, Voetbalprimeur reports. According to 90min, he could soon be available again for the Bavarian club. Abendzeitung München mentions discussions within the management about a return before the match against FC Cologne, with the international break deemed opportune.

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  2. FAZNach Hirnhautreizung: Bayern-Coach Kompany auf dem Weg zur „kompletten Erholung“ (new window)faz.net
  3. De TelegraafRentree Vincent Kompany op bank Bayern München na hersenvliesontsteking nadert: ’Op weg naar volledig herstel’ (new window)telegraaf.nl
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  7. n-tvBayern-Rückkehr weiter offen: Kompany "scheint auf Weg zur kompletten Erholung zu sein" (new window)n-tv.de