Bundesliga: Bayern Manager, Kompany Collapses, Rushed To Hospital

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been rushed to hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground on Friday.

The German club confirmed that the Belgian manager required immediate medical attention and would remain under medical supervision while undergoing examinations.

The 40-year-old reportedly collapsed while watching the reserve team’s training session at Säbener Straße after the senior team had completed its practice.

According to Bild, an emergency medical team transported Kompany to a medical facility in Munich by ambulance, while a rescue helicopter was dispatched to the training ground. The reserve team’s training session was subsequently cancelled.

Bayern stated, “Vincent Kompany required immediate medical intervention after collapsing during a reserve team training session.” The club added that he was undergoing a comprehensive medical evaluation and that his coaching staff would temporarily oversee training and competitive activities.

Bayern sporting director Max Eberl expressed the club’s support, saying, “Vincent Kompany’s wellbeing represents our foremost concern. Bayern will make every effort to facilitate his complete recovery.” He added that Kompany would be given all the time necessary to recover. Bild reported that his condition was stable, although Bayern had not disclosed a diagnosis or expected return date.

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Bayern, who are currently leading the Bundesliga standings, are scheduled to face Freiburg on Sunday. Assistant coaches Aaron Danks and René Maric are expected to take charge of the team during Kompany’s absence.