Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern training

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapses during training, hospitalized

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Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been hospitalized after collapsing during a training session. According to the German Bundesliga champions, Kompany was observing a training session for the reserves team when the incident occurred. The 40-year-old Kompany had been dealing with a viral infection since last week. Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized on Friday after collapsing during a training session. The German Bundesliga champions said the 40-year-old Kompany was observing a training session for the reserves team when the incident occurred.

Kompany had been dealing with a viral infection since last week, and his assistant Aaron Danks said on Tuesday it affected the Belgian's legs. The usually animated Kompany remained seated throughout Bayern's 6-1 win over Leipzig last week and then missed a training session and a pre-game news conference on Tuesday, when Danks said he needed time to rest at home. However, Kompany returned to the dugout for Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League. Following that match, Kompany acknowledged he tried to push through the illness and failed to heed the signals from his body.

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized on Friday after collapsing during a training session. The German Bundesliga champions said the 40-year-old Kompany was observing a training session for the reserves team when the incident occurred. "Kompany will undergo comprehensive examinations at the hospital and remain under medical care," the team stated. "In the meantime, his coaching staff will manage training and match-related activities." Board member for sport Max Eberl said that Kompany, who is one of global soccer's leading younger coaches, will be given "all the time he needs" to recover as Bayern prepares to play Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday.

Bayern Munich said on their website: “Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during a training session for Bayern’s reserve team. 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.” Max Eberl, Bayern’s sporting director, said: “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority. At Bayern, 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.”