Bayern Munich manager Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing during a training session for the club's second team. The club has confirmed he is receiving medical care and his coaching staff will manage operations in the interim.
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Image source, Getty Images Image caption, Kompany was appointed Bayern Munich manager in May 2024
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.
The 40-year-old had been unwell with a virus and missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday prior to Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal, however, the Belgian was on the touchline for the match.
"Vincent Kompany had to seek medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during training for FC Bayern's amateurs," said a statement from the Bundesliga club. , external
"The first-team coach had been watching the second team's session.
"Kompany will undergo thorough examination in the hospital and remain in medical care.
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