Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after losing consciousness during a training session with Bayern Munich's reserve team. The 40-year-old former Manchester City defender is undergoing medical examinations and remains under hospital care. Bayern's sporting director Max Eberl stated that Kompany's recovery is the club's priority and that his coaching staff will assume his responsibilities in the interim.
Kompany had already missed training and a press conference on Tuesday before Bayern's Champions League draw with Arsenal at the Allianz Arena. He later revealed he had contracted a virus the previous week and ignored his body's warning signs. Assistant coach Aaron Danks took over his duties, noting the manager was experiencing leg pain and fatigue from the illness.
Bayern face Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday, with their next Champions League fixture scheduled for November 3 against Atletico Madrid. Atletico posted their support on social media, wishing Kompany a swift recovery.
