Bayern Munich coach Kompany in hospital after collapsing

Bayern Munich's head coach, Vincent Kompany, was hospitalized on Friday after collapsing during a training session with the club's reserve team. The 40-year-old former Manchester City defender is currently undergoing thorough medical examinations at the hospital and will remain under medical care. Kompany's absence from training and a press conference ahead of Bayern's Champions League draw against Arsenal on Tuesday raised concerns about his health.

Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, emphasized that the team's top priority is Kompany's recovery. English assistant coach Aaron Danks took over training duties and handled the press conference. Kompany, who missed training and the press conference due to a "nasty virus," explained that his body was giving him signals to rest.

The team entrusted his coaching duties to his staff, who will take over his responsibilities. Bayern visit Freiburg on Saturday, with their next Champions League match against Atletico Madrid on November 3. The Spanish club wished Kompany a speedy recovery on social media. Despite his past struggles with Burnley and a trophyless season with Bayern, Kompany's coaching abilities and personal qualities have been praised by his boss, sporting director Max Eberl.