Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany has been hospitalised after collapsing while watching a training session involving the club’s reserve team on Friday.
The German Bundesliga champions confirmed the development in a statement posted on their official X account, noting that the Belgian tactician required medical attention during the session.
According to the club, Kompany will undergo comprehensive medical examinations and remain under medical supervision.
The club’s coaching staff are expected to take charge of training activities and match-related responsibilities while the manager receives treatment.
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Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said the club’s immediate concern was Kompany’s health, assuring that all necessary support would be provided to aid his recovery.
“The health of Vincent Kompany is our utmost priority. At FC Bayern, we will do everything to ensure he recovers quickly,” Eberl said.
He added that the club was ensuring the coach received appropriate medical attention and that his assistants would handle his duties in the interim.
“All of us at FC Bayern wish Vinnie a speedy recovery,” he added.
The club did not disclose further details about the circumstances surrounding Kompany’s collapse or his medical condition.