No Big Bayern Changes Ahead of Klassiker Despite Coach Kompany Absence, Danks Says

Asharq Al-Awsat EnglishOctober 30, 2026By author

Bayern Munich will not be making changes or preparing any differently for Saturday's Bundesliga Klassiker against Dortmund despite the absence of coach Vincent Kompany, assistant coach Aaron Danks said on Friday. Kompany was discharged from hospital on Wednesday following his collapse in training last week due to a meningeal irritation but he is expected to be out for some time to recover. Danks is in charge for the second game after their German Cup win over Magdeburg this week.

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