Bayern Munich boss Vincent Kompany hospitalized after collapsing at reserve training

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing while watching the club's reserve team train. The German champions said the 40‑year‑old will undergo comprehensive examinations and remain under medical care, while assistant coaches handle training and match duties. Board member for sport Max Eberl stressed that Kompany will be given all the time he needs to recover as Bayern prepares for its Bundesliga match against Freiburg on Sunday. Kompany had been suffering from a viral infection since the previous week, a condition that his assistant Aaron Danks said affected his legs. The illness kept him seated during Bayern's 6‑1 victory over Leipzig and caused him to miss a training session and a pre‑game news conference on Tuesday. He returned to the dugout for the 2‑2 Champions League draw with Arsenal, later admitting he tried to push through the sickness and ignored his body’s signals. Kompany joined Bayern from Burnley in 2024 and has already won two German league titles, reached the Champions League semifinals and lifted the German Cup last season. Manchester City, where he was a long‑time captain, posted wishes for a speedy recovery, calling him a club legend.

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Bayern Munich are the current Bundesliga champions and are targeting a third straight title. The club’s medical protocol calls for thorough checks after any health scare, ensuring the coach’s fitness before he resumes duties.