Kompany's illness uncertain for Bayern Munich against Arsenal

Summarised from 4 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 16:20 · Archive

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany missed training and his pre-match press conference on Tuesday due to a viral infection.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was absent from training and the pre-match press conference on Tuesday due to a viral infection. The club stated he was taking it easy and needed to rest.

Assistant coach Aaron Danks confirmed that the virus has affected Kompany's legs, causing him pain when he walks. Danks said: 'The most important thing for him now is to rest.' He noted that getting Kompany to rest was difficult as he is a leader, but emphasised the importance of recovery from the virus.

Danks was uncertain whether Kompany would be able to attend Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena. He stated: 'I don't know if he will be ready tomorrow or in two or three days' time.' However, Danks added that Kompany remained in constant communication with the coaching staff and 'will be involved tomorrow, whether that's at the Allianz or not.' Bayern Munich have only lost once at home since April 2025.

How it is being reported

• Arsenal’s Champions League blueprint has a major flaw that Bayern are waiting to exposeVincent Kompany, who was, like Mikel Arteta, one of Pep Guardiola’s lieutenants, is committed to a cavalier approach, writes Richard Jolly, which could expose the Gunners’ cautious strategy in pursuit of the biggest honour in European club footballIndependent Sport · 20 Oct, 16:59
• Vincent Kompany to miss Bayern’s clash with Arsenal due to legs-affecting virusKompany told to rest after struggling with infection His assistant poised to oversee Champions League game Vincent Kompany is touch and go to be in the Bayern Munich dugout against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena on Wednesday night as he battles a debilitating virus that has affected his legs. Kompany was unable to attend his team’s training session on Tuesday before the Champions League tie, ceding the responsibility for the pre-match press conference to his assistant, Aaron Danks. Kompany has been told to rest after he struggled through Bayern’s 6-1 home win over RB Leipzig in the Bundesliga…The Guardian · 20 Oct, 16:37
• Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany could MISS Champions League clash against Arsenal - after suffering virus that leaves him in pain when he walksIAN LADYMAN IN MUNICH: Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany may be absent from tomorrow night's game against Arsenal after it emerged a virus has left him in pain when he walks.Daily Mail Sport · 20 Oct, 15:53
• Will Vincent Kompany take charge of Bayern Munich against Arsenal after missing press conference?Aaron Danks has filled in for the Bayern Munich boss ahead of the Arsenal gameEvening Standard · 20 Oct, 15:32

In this story: Vincent Kompany · Aaron Danks · Bayern Munich · Arsenal · Allianz Arena

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