According to a report by Evening Standard on Friday October 23, 2026, Bayern Munich have confirmed that head coach Vincent Kompany has been hospitalised after collapsing while watching the club’s reserve team train, just days after returning to the touchline for their Champions League clash against Arsenal.

The Belgian manager was overseeing Bayern Munich II on Friday when the incident occurred, prompting him to seek medical attention. The club confirmed that he would remain in hospital for further examinations as medical staff assessed his condition.

The development comes after Kompany had reportedly been suffering from an illness in the build-up to Bayern’s Champions League meeting with Arsenal on Wednesday. Despite concerns over his availability, the former Manchester City captain returned to the touchline for the encounter, which ended in an entertaining 2-2 draw at the Allianz Arena.

Before his return, assistant manager Aaron Danks had taken charge of first-team duties while Kompany was unwell. However, the latest incident has raised fresh concerns over the Bayern boss’s health, with no immediate details released about the cause of his collapse.

In a statement, Bayern Munich confirmed the incident and outlined the arrangements for the manager’s temporary absence.

“Vincent Kompany had to seek medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during training for FC Bayern's amateurs,” the club said. “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.”

The statement did not provide a diagnosis or indicate how long Kompany might remain unavailable. The club’s immediate priority is understood to be ensuring that the 40-year-old receives the necessary medical attention before any decision is made about his return.

Bayern must now prepare for their upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg on Sunday, with the coaching staff expected to oversee preparations in Kompany’s absence.

The timing presents an additional challenge for the German champions, who have just come through a demanding European encounter against Arsenal. Their coaching team will need to maintain the squad’s focus and ensure preparations continue while the club awaits further information about its head coach.