Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapsed after a training session in Munich on Friday and was immediately taken to hospital by ambulance, with the club confirming that he would remain under medical care for further examinations. “Vincent Kompany had to seek medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during training for FC Bayern’s amateurs. The first-team coach had been watching the second team’s session. Kompany will undergo a thorough examination in the hospital and remain under medical care.
For the time being, his coaching staff will manage training and match operations,” Bayern said in a statement.
The incident comes days after Kompany complained of pain in his leg and hip ahead of Bayern’s UEFA Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday. The discomfort was believed to be linked to a virus he had been suffering from.
The club said he will undergo further medical examinations, but no additional details about his condition or the expected duration of his absence have been announced. Whether that’s tomorrow or two or three days from now, I don’t know at this moment. Despite his illness, Kompany was on the bench for Bayern’s match against RB Leipzig on Saturday.
Bayern Munich assistant coach Aaron Danks addressed the media at the pre-match press conference in Kompany’s place, explaining that the manager needed time to recover. “It’s just a virus. “The most important thing is that he rests and takes the time he needs, whatever that may be and however long that may be. However, he appeared subdued and remained seated during the game. Kompany’s coaching staff will oversee training and match operations while he remains in hospital.
The doctors, the experts, know way more than I do,” Danks said. Getting Vince to rest is a challenge,” he said.
