Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after collapsing while watching a training session involving the club’s reserve team on Friday.
Key Highlights
- Vincent Kompany collapsed while watching Bayern’s reserve team train on Friday.
- The 40-year-old had reportedly been unwell with a virus earlier in the week.
- Bayern say he will undergo a thorough medical examination and remain under medical care.
- His coaching staff will take charge ahead of Sunday’s Bundesliga clash with Freiburg.
- Sporting director Max Eberl says Kompany’s health is the club’s primary concern.
The 40-year-old Belgian had reportedly been unwell with a virus and missed Tuesday’s pre-match press conference ahead of Bayern’s UEFA Champions League encounter with Arsenal.
However, he was present on the touchline for the match.
Bayern confirm incident
Bayern Munich confirmed the incident in a statement, saying Kompany required medical attention after collapsing while observing a training session involving the club’s second team.
The Bundesliga champions added that the manager would undergo a thorough medical examination and remain under medical care.
The club said Kompany’s coaching staff would temporarily take charge of training and match operations while he receives treatment.
Bayern are scheduled to face Freiburg in the German Bundesliga on Sunday, with the team’s immediate preparations to be handled by his assistants.
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Eberl: Kompany’s health is our priority
Club sporting director Max Eberl said Kompany’s health remained the club’s primary concern, assuring that he would receive the necessary medical care and support.
Eberl also expressed confidence in the coaching staff who would assume the manager’s responsibilities during his absence and wished him a speedy recovery.
Aaron Danks, one of Kompany’s assistants, had earlier represented Bayern at the pre-match press conference before their Champions League fixture against Arsenal.
The club has not disclosed further details about Kompany’s condition as he remains under medical supervision.
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