Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing at the club’s training ground.
Sky in Germany reports that his condition is stable.
It happened at Bayern’s Säbener Strasse complex, where the 40-year-old was watching a training session involving the club’s reserve team. According to reports, Kompany received medical attention before an ambulance took him to a hospital in Munich. A rescue helicopter was also seen arriving at the facility. No detailed medical update or return date has been announced.
Bayern confirmed the incident in a statement: “Vincent Kompany had to seek medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during training for FC Bayern’s amateurs.”
The club added: “The first-team coach had been watching the second team’s session. Kompany will undergo thorough examination in the hospital and remain in medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage training and match operations.”
Vincent Kompany in medizinischer Obhut.
Vincent Kompany musste sich am Freitag nach einem Zusammenbruch während des Trainings der FC Bayern Amateure in ärztliche Behandlung begeben. Der Trainer des Profiteams hatte der zweiten Mannschaft bei ihrer Einheit zugeschaut. Kompany wird im Krankenhaus eingehend untersucht und in medizinischer Obhut bleiben. Bis auf Weiteres regelt sein Trainerteam den Trainings- und Spielbetrieb.
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He hadn’t been well. Kompany had been dealing with a viral infection in the days before Friday, which reportedly caused pain in his legs and affected his ability to do his usual work. He missed training and the pre-match press conference before Bayern’s Champions League game against Arsenal on Wednesday, when assistant coach Aaron Danks spoke to the media and explained that Kompany had been advised to rest.
“It has affected his legs at times, and he’s felt some pain,” Danks said.
Sporting director Max Eberl added that the club would give Kompany the time required to rest and fully recover.
“Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority,” Eberl said. “We’ll do everything we can at FC Bayern to make sure he recovers quickly. Vinnie receives all the necessary medical care and support and all the time he needs.
“His coaching team, whom we trust completely, takes over his duties. All of us at FC Bayern wish Vinnie a speedy recovery.”
The German giants will trade tackles with Freiburg on Saturday, and it is uncertain if Kompany will be available. In the meantime, his assistants are expected to fill his shoes until he comes back.
