Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany, aged 40, was taken to hospital after collapsing during a second team training session on Friday. The former Manchester City and Belgium defender had been unwell with a virus and had missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday prior to Bayern’s Champions League match against Arsenal. Kompany was seen on the touchline for the match on Wednesday.

A statement from the Bundesliga club reported that Kompany is in stable condition and undergoing thorough examinations in hospital, with his coaching staff overseeing training and match activities under medical supervision. Bayern’s sporting director, Max Eberl, emphasized that Kompany's health is their top priority and wished him a speedy recovery.

Bayern’s next game is against Freiburg in the German top flight on Sunday. German football journalist Taufig Khalil informed BBC Radio 5 Live that Kompany had been suffering from the virus for about a week, with the first sign of his illness appearing during the match against Leipzig on Saturday. Bayern Munich’s staff ensured that Kompany's duties were transferred to his coaching team, who are fully confident in handling the situation.