Kompany discharged as Bayern cites meningeal irritation

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been discharged from hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground, with sporting director Max Eberl saying doctors identified meningeal irritation as the cause. Eberl said Wednesday that Kompany would continue his recovery at home with rest and medication. He told ARD that the diagnosis explained the incident and described the discharge as welcome news for the club. Bayern has not set a date for Kompany’s return, and Eberl said he would resume coaching only after medical clearance. Kompany collapsed on Friday while watching the club’s second team train and was taken to hospital. He had been unwell with a virus and missed some team activities before the incident. The cause and discharge were reported through Eberl’s account; other details circulating about the collapse, including claims of a shoulder injury or seizures, were not established by the club’s update. Bayern had earlier said Kompany’s absence would be measured in weeks rather than days. Eberl later expressed confidence that he would return to the touchline soon, but did not provide a timetable. The two statements leave the precise date uncertain, with medical...