Brief
Bayern coach Kompany misses pre‑match duties with viral infection
Vincent Kompany is sidelined by a virus ahead of Bayern Munich's Champions League tie with Arsenal, with assistant Aaron Danks handling duties.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Bayern Munich confirmed that head coach Vincent Kompany will miss Tuesday's training session and pre‑match press conference ahead of the Champions League game against Arsenal because of a viral infection.
The club statement said Kompany is "taking it easy due to a viral infection" and will remain at home to rest. Assistant coach Aaron Danks took charge of the training and delivered the press briefing, noting that Kompany is in constant dialogue with the staff and that his involvement on match day remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, Bayern will have captain Manuel Neuer back after missing the previous weekend's match, but attacking midfielder Jamal Musiala is also absent, having withdrawn from international duty after a thigh injury.
Key facts
- Vincent Kompany will miss Bayern's training and press conference on 20 Oct 2026 due to a viral infection. (standard.co.uk)
- Assistant Aaron Danks led Tuesday's training and press conference, updating on Kompany's condition. (standard.co.uk)
- Manuel Neuer returns to the squad after missing the previous weekend's game. (standard.co.uk)
- Jamal Musiala is unavailable, still recovering from a torn thigh muscle suffered in September. (standard.co.uk)
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “Bayern confirm who will take charge against Arsenal amid Kompany absence”
