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Bayern Munich prepares for Dortmund clash with Danks in charge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 10:03 AM

Last updated Oct 30, 2026

Bayern Munich prepares for Dortmund clash with Danks in charge

Summary

Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks is set to lead the team against Borussia Dortmund on Saturday, as head coach Vincent Kompany recovers from illness at home. Danks emphasized his distinct coaching approach despite similarities in training as the two clubs are level on points at the top of the Bundesliga table. Manuel Neuer remains sidelined, while Joshua Kimmich's potential return is under consideration following a personal bereavement. The match is highly anticipated, with Danks planning to maintain a similar tactical focus as his boss would.

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Status Watch

•Danks says his preparation differs from Kompany's.
•Kompany is recovering from meningeal irritation after hospitalization.
•Bayern and Dortmund are tied on points in the Bundesliga.
•Manuel Neuer continues to miss out due to injury.
•Joshua Kimmich's return is uncertain after family loss.

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10:03 AMYahoo Sports — I'm not a mini Vinnie - Bayern's Danks has own plan to beat Dortmund

What they're saying

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Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks says there will be differences in how he prepares the side for Saturday's big Bundesliga clash with Borussia Dortmund compared to absent boss Vincent Kompany. Kompany is recovering from illness at home having spent five days in hospital after collapsing at training last Friday.
— Yahoo Sports

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