Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after losing consciousness during a reserve team training session. The 40-year-old former Manchester City defender is undergoing medical examinations and remains under observation. Sporting director Max Eberl confirmed the club's priority is Kompany's recovery and stated his coaching staff will handle duties during his absence.
Kompany had already missed training and a press conference on Tuesday before Bayern's Champions League match against Arsenal. He later revealed he had contracted a virus the previous week and ignored his body's warning signs until collapsing during the session. Assistant coach Aaron Danks conducted training and media duties ahead of the Arsenal fixture.
Bayern face Freiburg on Saturday in the Bundesliga and play Atletico Madrid on November 3 in their next European competition. Atletico responded to news of Kompany's hospitalization with a message of support on social media, wishing him a swift recovery.
