FC Bayern is worried about its head coach ahead of the Champions League showdown against Arsenal. Vincent Kompany is still dealing with health issues and could miss Wednesday night’s crucial home game. After the Belgian was already limited in his coaching role during the 6-1 win over RB Leipzig, he was absent from both the final training session and the press conference on Tuesday. His assistant, Aaron Danks, has now provided an update on the situation.

It had already become clear last weekend that Kompany was not physically at his best. The 40-year-old spent nearly the entire match against Leipzig on the bench, leaving his assistant to give instructions to the team.

The reason is a persistent viral infection. Added to this are hip problems that make it particularly difficult for the Bayern coach to stand for long periods or climb stairs.

It remains to be seen whether Kompany will at least be able to take a seat on the bench against Arsenal.

Danks: “We’ll see how things look tomorrow.”

At the press conference ahead of the Champions League match, Aaron Danks commented on his boss’s health. “Vincent has a viral infection. It’s important that he gets some rest. We’re constantly evaluating the situation and will see how things look tomorrow,” the Englishman explained.

A decision on Kompany’s presence at the Allianz Arena will therefore not be made until game day.

Despite his health issues, however, the Belgian remains closely involved in the team’s preparations. “We communicate a lot. He’s providing his input; as for whether he’ll be able to be at the Allianz Arena tomorrow, we’ll see tomorrow,” Danks emphasized.

The head coach is thus continuing to contribute to the tactical preparations, even though he is currently unable to be on the practice field in person.

Bayern Assistant Coach Ready for Emergency Duty

Should Kompany indeed be sidelined, Danks would have to take on even greater responsibility against Arsenal.

The Englishman, however, doesn’t see this as a major problem. After all, the division of duties within the coaching staff is clearly defined. “Not much changes for me. We’re a strong coaching staff; we have our processes. We need to keep the players’ energy levels high so they’re ready for tomorrow,” the assistant explained.

Danks had already taken on a large part of the on-field coaching duties against Leipzig. Despite the unusual situation, Bayern were in excellent form.

For the 40-year-old, therefore, the focus is less on who will be on the sidelines on Wednesday and more on ensuring the team is as well-prepared as possible. “You just focus on the team and the performance. You go in and rely on your instincts,” Danks explained.

In doing so, he also benefits from his past experiences and his collaboration with Kompany. “I’ve learned from many leaders, and I can learn a lot from Vincent, too. I’m just focusing on the team, making sure they’re as well-prepared as possible.”

Bayern is thus prepared for the possibility that their head coach might be sidelined. Nevertheless, club officials hope that Kompany will be fit again in time.

Whether the Belgian will be able to attend the match in person at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday evening will likely not be decided until just a few hours before kickoff.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/20/co-trainer-danks-bestaetigt-kompany-koennte-arsenal-spiel-verpassen/.