Bayern Munich have announced that head coach Vincent Kompany was admitted to hospital after collapsing while attending the club’s reserve-team training on Friday.
The Belgian coach received immediate medical treatment and is now undergoing extensive tests. He will stay in hospital under continued medical observation.
Quick facts
- Kompany collapsed during Bayern’s second-team training session on Friday.
- He was taken to hospital and is undergoing further examinations.
- Bayern have not revealed what caused the incident.
- His coaching team will handle training and matchday responsibilities for the time being.
Bayern said Kompany’s assistants will assume his duties until further notice, with the club placing full emphasis on his recovery.
Sporting director Max Eberl stressed that the coach’s wellbeing was Bayern’s foremost concern and said the club would make sure he received every necessary form of care.
“Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority,” Eberl said. “Everyone at FC Bayern will do all we can to help him recover as quickly as possible.”
“Vinnie will be given the medical treatment, support and time he requires. We have complete confidence in his coaching staff, who will take over his responsibilities. Everybody at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a rapid recovery.”
The German champions have not provided details on the reason for Kompany’s collapse. They confirmed, however, that he will remain under supervision while doctors complete additional examinations.
