Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's recovery will take 'weeks' after collapse
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany is in stable condition after collapsing at the club's training ground. The club has stated he will require weeks of recovery and will be given the necessary time to return to health.
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The health of a high-profile manager impacts the performance and stability of one of the world's most successful football clubs.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Bayern Munich are joint top of the Bundesliga after four wins from their opening six games as Vincent Kompany attempts to lead them to a third consecutive title
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany needs "protecting from himself" and will take weeks to recover after collapsing at the club's training ground on Friday, said the club's director of sport Max Eberl.
Former Manchester City and Belgium defender Kompany, 40, remains in a "stable" condition in hospital and "examinations were continuing".
Eberl added that Bayern had considered asking for Sunday's Bundesliga game at Freiburg to be postponed, but believed the best tonic for Kompany would be to "play and be successful".
"Vinnie will be given all the time he needs. We're not starting to put together any timeframes," said Eberl.
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