Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks said on Tuesday that Vincent Kompany is improving in hospital after collapsing during a reserve-team training session on Friday and being rushed to hospital. Danks said there were still no major updates on Kompany's diagnosis or return to work.
Danks gives update on Kompany
Danks said he paid Kompany a short visit in hospital on Monday. Danks said: "He is in good spirits. It looks like every day he is getting better. There are no major updates in terms of diagnosis or return to work. Let him rest, let him take his time ."
Kompany had been battling a virus before his collapse and had missed training sessions. He is expected to be sidelined for weeks.
No football talk during visit
Danks said his conversation with Kompany stayed away from football and specific tactics. Danks said: "We had some good conversations (with Kompany ) but kept it away from football and specific tactics ."
Danks said: "It was just a friendly chat and nice to see him and catch up ."
Bayern's upcoming fixtures
Bayern host Magdeburg in the German Cup second round on Wednesday, then face Borussia Dortmund in the Bundesliga on Saturday. Reuters reported that Bayern then travel to Madrid to face Atletico in the Champions League.
Squad emotions across the week
Harry Kane won the Ballon d'Or on Monday, becoming the first Englishman to win the award since Michael Owen in 2001. Danks said: "For us, we are super professional ."
Danks said: "Full extremes of life in the last week. Joys and highs for Harry and the lows of the last days ."
Danks said: "To get through these moments we had to rely on our chemistry, our team spirit and that definitely helped us ."