Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing while watching his club's reserve team train on Friday. The 40-year-old had been suffering with a virus and had missed a pre-match news conference on Tuesday before Bayern's Champions League match against Arsenal. Kompany returned to the touchline for the Wednesday match against Arsenal.

Reports indicate that Kompany is in stable condition in the hospital, undergoing thorough examinations and receiving all necessary medical care. Bayern's coaching staff will oversee training and match activities until further notice. Bayern's sporting director, Max Eberl, expressed that Kompany's health is their top priority and emphasized that all necessary medical support will be provided.

Kompany's assistants, including one named Aaron Danks, handled the pre-match news conference for Bayern following the Arsenal game. German football journalist Taufig Khalil reported that Kompany had been dealing with the virus for about a week, first becoming visibly unwell during Bayern's match against Leipzig on Saturday. Despite Bayern's strong performance under Kompany in recent seasons, including leading the Bundesliga to the title in the last two seasons and reaching the Champions League semi-finals, the club and its supporters are wishing Kompany a speedy recovery.

Bayern Munich and former clubs Manchester City and Burnley have expressed their support for Kompany's recovery.