Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during Bayern Munich training
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing during a training session on Friday. The club confirmed he is receiving medical care and that his staff will manage operations in his absence.
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The health of a high-profile manager at a major European football club is a significant development for the sports industry and the team's immediate operations.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a training session, the German champions said.
The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had missed some of his team’s training sessions.
“On Friday, Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during a training session for Bayern’s reserve team,” the club said. “The head coach of the professional squad had been observing the second team’s session.”
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