Bayern Munich Boss Vincent Kompany to Miss 'Weeks' After Meningeal Irritation Diagnosis

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapsed at the club's training ground, after which the German double winners went on to draw 2-2 with Arsenal. He was subsequently diagnosed with meningeal irritation — an inflammation of the protective membrane surrounding the brain and spinal cord — and has since been discharged from hospital.

Bayern's director of sport, Max Eberl, confirmed the Belgian coach will be absent from the dugout for "weeks, not days," adding: "Given the circumstances, he's doing well."

Despite losing Kompany from the touchline, Bayern's results have been largely positive. The side claimed a 3-1 away victory at Freiburg, then hammered Magdeburg 6-1 in the German Cup. The weekend brought a 2-2 Bundesliga draw with title rivals Borussia Dortmund — a match in which newly crowned Ballon d'Or winner Harry Kane missed a penalty.

Heading into Matchday 4, Bayern already carry two consecutive Champions League draws and now travel to the Spanish capital to face Atletico Madrid as last season's semi-finalists. It is a fixture that will test both the squad's depth and the ability of the coaching staff to guide the side in Kompany's continued absence. The club has offered no timeline for his return beyond Eberl's "weeks, not days" assessment.