Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapses after training session
The first-team coach was taken to hospital by ambulance on Friday.
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Vincent Kompany collapsed after a training session in Munich on Friday and was taken to hospital by ambulance. He will remain under medical care while his coaching staff manages training and match operations.
Key takeaways
- Vincent Kompany collapsed after a training session in Munich on Friday.
- He was taken to hospital by ambulance and will remain in medical care.
- Bayern said he will undergo thorough examination in hospital.
- His coaching staff will manage training and match operations for now.
- On Wednesday he had complained of pain in his leg and hip that could be due to a virus.
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany collapsed after a training session in Munich on Friday and was immediately taken to hospital by ambulance. The club confirmed he would remain under medical care for further examinations.
What Bayern said
Bayern Munich released a statement explaining that Kompany had to seek medical treatment after collapsing during training for FC Bayern’s amateurs. The first-team coach had been watching the second team’s session. Kompany will undergo thorough examination in the hospital and remain in medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage training and match operations.
Earlier signs of illness
On Wednesday, before the Champions League match against Arsenal, Kompany had complained of a pain in his leg and hip due to a virus. Bayern’s assistant coach Aaron Danks took the pre-match press conference instead of Kompany and said, “It’s just a virus. The doctors, the experts, know way more than I do.” Danks added, “The most important thing we’ve just encouraged is that he rests, he takes the time he needs, whatever that may be, however long that may be. Whether that’s tomorrow or whether that’s two, three days, I don’t know at this moment. Getting Vince to rest is a challenge.”
Recent matches
Kompany took the bench for the match against RB Leipzig and was subdued and remained seated on Saturday. According to Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl, the manager needed to be helped up the stairs and had been suffering from the virus. Bayern’s statement added that Kompany will stay in hospital for now and that the focus is on rest and recovery. No date has been given for his return to the touchline.
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