Uli Hoeneß has revealed that Vincent Kompany is expected to return to the Bayern Munich dugout within two to three weeks.

Bayern Munich supervisory board member Uli Hoeneß has provided an encouraging update on head coach Vincent Kompany’s health.

Speaking on Bavarian broadcaster BR’s programme "Sonntags-Stammtisch" on Sunday, Hoeneß revealed that the 40-year-old is expected to return to the dugout following the upcoming international break.

“After the international break, in two or three weeks, he will be back on the bench,” Hoeneß said.

Kompany collapsed at the club’s training ground just over two weeks ago and was taken to hospital. Doctors diagnosed him with meningeal irritation, and assistant coach Aaron Danks has since filled in for him.

“I think it was a case of flu that had been neglected for far too long,” Hoeneß explained. 

“He is under tremendous stress. He works twelve hours a day, six days a week. It was simply too much.”

Bayern return to action after the international break with a home game against 1. FC Köln on November 20.