Soccer-Bayern coach Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during training session


Soccer Football - UEFA Champions League - Bayern Munich v Arsenal - Allianz Arena, Munich, Germany - October 21, 2026 Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany before the match REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach

MUNICH, Germany, Oct ⁠23 (Reuters) - Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was ⁠rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing ‌during a training session, the German champions said.

The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had missed ​some of his team's training ⁠sessions.

"On Friday, VincentKompany required ⁠medical attention after collapsing during a training session forBayern’s ⁠reserve ‌team," the club said. "The head coach of the professional squad had been observing ⁠the second team’s session."

"Kompany is currently undergoing ​a thorough ‌examination in the hospital and will remain ⁠under medical ​care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage all training and match-related operations."

The Bundesliga leaders, ⁠who drew 2-2 at home against ​Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this week, are due to travel to Freiburg on Sunday.

“VincentKompany’s health ⁠is our top priority," said Max Eberl, Bayern's Board Member for Sport. "AtBayern, we will do everything we can to ensure he makes a speedy ​recovery."

"Vinnie is receiving all the ⁠necessary medical care and support, and he will ​be given as much time ‌as he needs. Everyone at ​FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a quick recovery.”

(Reporting by Karolos Grohmann, editing by Pritha Sarkar)

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