Vincent Kompany, the 40-year-old head coach of FC Bayern Munich, was hospitalized following a collapse during a reserve team training session. The incident occurred while he was watching the second team's session.
Kompany was taken to a hospital in Munich for medical observation. The club has stated that he is undergoing thorough medical examinations. "The health of Vincent Kompany is our highest priority," said Max Eberl. "We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to help him recover quickly. Vinnie is receiving all the necessary medical care and support, and all the time he needs."
🚨 Bayern club statement on Vincent Kompany health conditions. Vincent Kompany had to receive medical attention on Friday after collapsing during a training session of FC Bayern’s second team. The first-team head coach had been watching the second team’s training session. Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations in hospital and will remain under medical supervision. Until further notice, his coaching staff will take charge of training and matchday operations. Max Eberl: “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority. We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to ensure that he recovers quickly. Vinnie will receive all the necessary medical care and support, as well as all the time he needs. His coaching staff, whom we trust completely, will take over his duties. All of us at FC Bayern wish Vinnie a speedy recovery.”
With Kompany out of action, his coaching staff has temporarily taken over his duties. The club has expressed full confidence in the staff to lead training and matches while the head coach remains under medical supervision.
While the specific cause of the collapse remains undisclosed, the club is ensuring he receives the necessary medical care.
Kompany had recently been managing a viral infection. While the specific cause of the collapse remains undisclosed, the club is ensuring he receives the necessary medical care. Kompany has served as head coach since 2024 and has led the team to two consecutive German championships.
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training https://t.co/YxoiwsYoZD
As Kompany undergoes medical examinations, the club has not provided a timeline for his return to the touchline. The team is currently preparing for an upcoming match against Freiburg.