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Vincent Kompany health update: Bayern coach recovering from viral infection as Der Klassiker approaches

Max Eberl says Vincent Kompany is "on the road to recovery" after collapsing at training, but there is still no final diagnosis and no return date. Bayern host Borussia Dortmund on Saturday with the two clubs level on points at the top.

By FootballVerge staff2 min read
Vincent Kompany health update: Bayern coach recovering from viral infection as Der Klassiker approaches

Bayern Munich won at Freiburg on Sunday without their head coach. The question now is whether Vincent Kompany will be back for Saturday's top-of-the-table Klassiker against Borussia Dortmund.

What we know

  • Kompany collapsed at training on Friday and was taken to hospital, where he is being treated for a viral infection.
  • His symptoms first appeared around the 6-1 win over RB Leipzig. He missed training on the Monday before the Champions League game against Arsenal, but was on the bench for the 2-2 draw on Wednesday.
  • Sporting director Max Eberl says Kompany is "on the road to recovery. His condition is stable and he no longer has headaches."
  • There is no final diagnosis yet. Further tests "are looking good", Eberl said, but more results are needed. Kompany is expected to stay in hospital for a few more days.

Will he coach against Dortmund?

Bayern are not giving a date. "He will not return until he is medically fit," Eberl said. The club has asked for privacy for Kompany and his family.

Assistant Aaron Danks led the team at Freiburg, where Dayot Upamecano, Serge Gnabry (his 100th Bundesliga goal) and Michael Olise scored in a 3-1 win. "They're a top team and in good form right now," Danks said of Freiburg. Read our Freiburg 1-3 Bayern report.

Der Klassiker: what's at stake

Bayern Munich Borussia Dortmund
Position 1st (on goal difference) 2nd
Last league game Won 3-1 at Freiburg Beat Frankfurt 1-0
Coach Vincent Kompany (Aaron Danks interim) Niko Kovač

Kick-off: Saturday 31 October, 18:30 CET (17:30 UK, 01:30 Sunday 1 November in Beijing), in Munich.

Dortmund arrive in form after substitute Maximilian Beier's late winner against Frankfurt — see our Saturday roundup. Bayern have scored freely at home this season but have injury worries: Manuel Neuer missed the Freiburg game, with Jonas Urbig in goal, and Luis Díaz is out with a hamstring injury.

Other things to watch

  • Harry Kane goes into the week as one of the Ballon d'Or favourites — the ceremony is tonight. See our Ballon d'Or guide.
  • Kompany is also nominated for coach of the year at the Ballon d'Or.

See the Bundesliga table.

FAQ

What is wrong with Vincent Kompany? He has a viral infection and collapsed at training on 23 October. Bayern say he is stable; there is no final diagnosis yet.

Will Kompany coach Bayern against Dortmund? Unknown. Bayern say he will only return when he is medically fit.

When is Bayern vs Dortmund? Saturday 31 October 2026, 18:30 CET (01:30 Sunday in Beijing).