Bayern Munich coach Kompany hospitalised after collapsing during training

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany has been hospitalised after collapsing during training.

Bayern confirmed the development via a statement on Friday.

The club stated: “Vincent Kompany had to seek medical attention on Friday after collapsing during a training session with FC Bayern’s reserve team.

“Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations at the hospital and will remain under medical care.”

Kompany, the 40-year-old former Manchester City defender, missed training and a press conference on Tuesday ahead of Bayern’s Champions League draw against Arsenal at the Allianz Arena.

“I caught a pretty nasty virus last week, and of course I didn’t listen to my body – and then at some point my body just said, ‘enough is enough!'” Kompany said after the Arsenal game.

On Friday, Bayern’s sporting director Max Eberl said the health of their coach “is our top priority”.

He said: “We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to ensure he recovers quickly. Vinnie is receiving 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.”

Bundesliga leaders Bayern visit Freiburg, who are third in the table, on Saturday.

Kompany, a centre back, started his career with Anderlecht in his native Brussels. He moved to Hamburg and then to Manchester City as one of the club’s last signings before the Abu Dhabi takeover in 2008.

He went on to play 360 games for the club, where he was also captain for eight season as the team became the dominant force in English football.

He played 89 times for Belgium and finished his playing career back at Anderlecht in 2019 where he was player-coach in the first of his three seasons in charge

He took over at Burnley in 2022, leading them to a Championship title in 2023 but the club was relegated the next season with their lowest ever points total.

Bayern, who had just endured a trophyless season and had been unable to persuade Thomas Tuchel to stay, sprung a surprise by paying Burnley to sign Kompany as manager in 2024.

Kompany led the club to the Bundesliga title each of his first two seasons and to a German Cup in 2026. After six games, Bayern lead the table this season on goal difference. In 74 Bundesliga games under Kompany, Bayern have won 57 and lost three.