Bayern Munich says coach Vincent Kompany is 'stable' after collapsing at Friday training session

Munich, Germany — Bayern Munich's coach Vincent Kompany is currently in stable condition following a collapse during a training session on Friday, according to the club's statement on Saturday. Board member for sport Max Eberl confirmed that Kompany's condition is stable and that doctors are working to ascertain the cause of the incident.

Initial tests have provided some results, but further investigation is necessary to determine the exact nature of the issue and the timeline for Kompany's recovery. The 40-year-old Kompany was overseeing a practice for the club's reserve team when the collapse occurred. Kompany has been dealing with a viral infection since the previous week, which has impacted his legs.

Despite this, Kompany remained seated during Bayern's 6-1 victory over Leipzig in the previous week and missed a training session and a pre-match news conference on Tuesday. Kompany did return to the bench for Bayern's 2-2 draw against Arsenal in the Champions League the following day, but admitted to pushing through the illness, indicating he should have listened to his body.

Following his collapse, Eberl spoke with Kompany and his wife. The club's executive stated that as of now, there is no set timeline for Kompany's return, as the recovery period is expected to span weeks rather than days. Kompany, a former player, joined Bayern in 2024 from Burnley and has secured two German league titles and reached the Champions League semifinals and won the German Cup the previous season.

He is currently a contender for the Johan Cruyff Trophy for the best coach of the year, which will be announced on Monday. Bayern Munich is scheduled to face Freiburg in the Bundesliga match on Sunday.