Danks visited the Belgian during his recovery and said the latest signs were positive. Bayern have not yet confirmed when Kompany will be able to resume his duties.
“He is in good spirits, and it looks as though he is getting better day by day,” Danks said, according to Kicker.
The assistant also explained that their conversations had deliberately stayed away from the demands of the job.
“We have had some good conversations, but they were not about football or tactics,” he added.
Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing during a training session involving Bayern’s reserve side. The club confirmed that he would remain under medical care while undergoing examinations, with his coaching staff taking responsibility for training and match preparations in his absence.
The situation has left Bayern needing to manage a busy schedule without their head coach. Danks and the other members of the coaching team have continued to oversee the squad while Kompany concentrates on recovering.
Bayern’s priority remains the manager’s health rather than setting a firm date for his return. The club has not provided a definitive timeline, and the latest comments from Danks do not establish when he might leave hospital or return to the touchline.
The update nevertheless offers reassurance after a worrying incident. Danks’ description of Kompany’s mood and steady improvement suggests that those in contact with him have reasons to be encouraged, although the medical details have not been publicly established.
Bayern Munich have previously stressed that Kompany will be given the time he needs to recover. That approach leaves the coaching staff responsible for the immediate footballing demands while the manager remains unavailable.
For Danks, the visits have also been an opportunity to maintain contact without placing additional pressure on Kompany. Their discussions have focused on matters away from tactics and team selection, allowing the Belgian to concentrate on his health.
The central question for Bayern is now how long the absence will last. There is no confirmed return date, and the club will need to wait for further medical information before determining when Kompany can resume his responsibilities.
For the moment, the message from his assistant is one of cautious optimism rather than a timetable for his return.