After more than two weeks of forced absence, Vincent Kompany has returned to Säbener Straße for the first time. Following his health setback, the 40-year-old has taken an important step toward his comeback. However, it remains unclear when the Belgian will be back on the sidelines.

Earlier this week, Kompany visited the training facility of the German record champions for the first time since his collapse on October 23. At that time, the Bayern coach had to spend six days in the hospital after being diagnosed with meningitis.

The Belgian is now on the road to recovery. FC Bayern has also officially confirmed this encouraging development. “Vincent Kompany is on the road to recovery and has been back at the training facility on Säbener Straße since the start of the week. There, the head coach of FC Bayern is also completing his rehabilitation program for his injured shoulder,” the Munich-based club announced.

Kompany is in talks with Bayern executives

However, his visit to Säbener Straße wasn’t solely about his recovery. Kompany also resumed some of his day-to-day duties.

According to Sky, the Belgian met with sporting director Christoph Freund, among others. The two are said to have discussed the current situation at the German record champions in detail.

Kompany is thus gradually returning to his daily work routine. In recent weeks, Bayern had deliberately made sure to give their head coach sufficient time for his recovery.

In the meantime, sporting responsibility on the training field and on the sidelines fell to assistant coach Aaron Danks.

The 43-year-old Brit led the Munich team to, among other things, an important 2-0 away victory in the Champions League against Atlético Madrid. Danks was also on the sidelines for the most recent 2-1 Bundesliga win against Mainz 05.

Danks Sends Emotional Message to Kompany

Following his successful stint as interim coach, Danks took to Instagram on Tuesday with a personal message. “I’m proud of the unity, character, and commitment everyone has shown at this incredible club,” wrote the Englishman.

At the same time, he made it clear how much the team and the coaching staff are looking forward to the return of their head coach. “We’re moving forward together and looking forward to having Vince back where he belongs,” Danks explained.

It is still unclear whether Kompany will be back on the sidelines himself after the current international break.

Most recently, Honorary President Uli Hoeneß expressed optimism that the Belgian will soon be able to resume his duties fully.

For FC Bayern, this positive development comes at a crucial time. After the international break, an intense stretch begins with numerous competitive matches in the Bundesliga, the Champions League, and the DFB Cup.

On November 20, Munich will host 1. FC Köln at the Allianz Arena. It remains to be seen whether Kompany will already be back on the bench for that match.

In any case, his return to Säbener Straße sends an important signal. After the concerns of the past few weeks, the Bayern coach’s comeback now appears to be drawing nearer.

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