Vincent Kompany, manager of Bayern Munich, was admitted to hospital on Friday after collapsing while observing the club's second team during a training session. The 40-year-old Belgian had been managing symptoms of a viral illness in the days leading up to the incident.
According to BBC Sport, Kompany had been unwell earlier in the week and did not attend the pre-match news conference on Tuesday ahead of Bayern's Champions League fixture against Arsenal. Despite his illness, he was present on the sideline during that match.
In an official statement, Bayern Munich confirmed the circumstances of the incident:
"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 thorough examination in the hospital and remain in medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage training and match operations."
Kompany was appointed to lead Bayern Munich in May 2024. His hospitalization comes at a significant moment in the club's season, with the Bundesliga side preparing for their next fixture.
What happens next for Bayern Munich?
The club's coaching staff will assume responsibility for overseeing training sessions and match preparations during Kompany's medical treatment. Bayern's next competitive match is scheduled for Sunday against Freiburg in the German top flight, meaning the team will need to prepare without their manager in the immediate term.
The extent of Kompany's recovery timeline remains unclear as he undergoes medical evaluation in hospital. Bayern Munich has not provided further details regarding when the manager might return to his duties.
