Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at training
Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing while watching Bayern Munich's second team train, with his coaching staff taking charge of training and match operations for now.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing on Friday while watching the club's second team train, the Bundesliga club said. The 40-year-old former Manchester City and Belgium defender will undergo a thorough examination and remain in medical care, Bayern said in a statement.
Kompany had been unwell with a virus and missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday before Bayern's Champions League match against Arsenal, but he was on the touchline for that game on Wednesday. The club did not elaborate on his condition beyond saying he needed medical treatment at the training session.
Bayern said Kompany's coaching staff will manage training and match operations for the time being. The team's next fixture is against Freiburg in the German top flight on Sunday. Assistant Aaron Danks had already taken the pre-match news conference before the Arsenal game in Kompany's absence.
Sporting director Max Eberl said Kompany's health is the club's top priority and that Bayern will do everything to ensure his speedy recovery. Eberl said Kompany will receive all necessary medical care and support and all the time he needs, adding that the club has complete confidence in the coaching team taking over his duties.
The club's statement and Eberl's comments focused on Kompany's wellbeing and the interim arrangement rather than on any timeline for his return. Further details on his condition were not provided.
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