At FC Bayern, the focus ahead of the DFB Cup match against 1. FC Magdeburg isn’t just on athletic preparation. Above all, the record champions are concerned about Vincent Kompany’s health. The head coach collapsed during training last Friday and was subsequently taken to a hospital for a medical examination. 

Since Kompany remains unavailable, assistant coach Aaron Danks led the press conference ahead of the match against Magdeburg. The Englishman will also be on the sidelines coaching Bayern during Wednesday night’s Cup match.

Most recently, sporting director Max Eberl had cautiously given the all-clear. Kompany’s condition is stable, he said, though further tests are necessary. An exact diagnosis and a reliable prognosis for his return were not yet available at that time. Eberl made it clear that the coach’s health was the top priority and that he should not return until he was fully fit.

Even before the Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg, Danks had shared further positive updates. Kompany was getting better day by day, and the feedback was positive. At the same time, medical examinations were continuing.

The latest update came at the press conference: “I visited Vincent briefly yesterday; he’s in good spirits. It looks like things are getting better every day. There aren’t any major predictions. He’s very calm and is being given all the time he needs to recover. We had some good conversations, but they had nothing to do with soccer or tactics. He asked how we were doing,” Danks explained.

Danks will also take charge against Magdeburg

While Kompany continues to recover, the on-field responsibility lies with his coaching staff for the time being. Danks will not only prepare the team for the cup match but will also coach them during the game against Magdeburg. He was already on the sidelines for the 3-1 victory over SC Freiburg.

For Bayern, the goal is to secure a spot in the Round of 16 despite the unusual circumstances. The match at the Allianz Arena kicks off on Wednesday at 8:45 p.m.

This article was translated into English by AI. You can read the original version here https://fcbinside.de/2026/10/27/gute-gespraeche-gefuehrt-danks-gibt-kompany-update/.