Vincent Kompany misses Bayern training and press conference before Arsenal match
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 20, 2026, 11:33 AM
Last updated Oct 20, 2026
Vincent Kompany is doubtful for Bayern Munich's Champions League clash against Arsenal on Wednesday. The head coach missed the final training session due to a viral infection and will not be leading the pre-match press conference. Assistant coach Aaron Danks will step in for him, providing updates on Kompany's condition. Previously, Kompany was on the bench during Bayern's recent 6-1 victory against RB Leipzig, where Danks directed from the touchline. The press conference with Danks is scheduled for 16:00 CEST, which may clarify Kompany's availability.
- •Kompany misses training due to a viral infection.
- •Assistant coach Aaron Danks leads training and press conference.
- •Match against Arsenal scheduled for Wednesday night.
- •Bayern defeated RB Leipzig 6-1 with Danks managing.
- •Press conference set for 16:00 CEST may provide updates.
- 11:33 AMYahoo Sports — Bayern coach Kompany told to rest: no training and media duties
- 10:52 AMYahoo Sports — Vincent Kompany misses Bayern’s final training session and press conference ahead of Arsenal clash
"Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany missed training and will also be absent from the pre-match news conference but plans to be back for Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal. Kompany has been plagued by a virus and hip problems and he watched Bayern's 6-1 demolition of RB Leipzig on Saturday sitting in the dug-out, with assistant Aaron Danks giving the instructions.
"It remains doubtful whether Vincent Kompany will be able to lead his Bayern Munich team in Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Arsenal.As the German champions announced on Tuesday, the Belgi...
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 11:33 AMBayern coach Kompany told to rest: no training and media duties
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany missed training and will also be absent from the pre-match news conference but plans to be back for Wednesday's Champions League match against Arsenal. Kompany has been plagued by a virus and hip problems and he watched Bayern's 6-1 demolition of RB Leipzig on Saturday sitting in the dug-out, with assistant Aaron Danks giving the instructions.
- Yahoo SportsOct 20, 2026, 10:52 AMVincent Kompany misses Bayern’s final training session and press conference ahead of Arsenal clash
It remains doubtful whether Vincent Kompany will be able to lead his Bayern Munich team in Wednesday night's Champions League clash with Arsenal.As the German champions announced on Tuesday, the Belgi...
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