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Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern training
Vincent Kompany was on the touchline during Bayern Munich’s Champions League game against Arsenal, despite having a virus. Photograph: Adam Davy/PA
  • Bayern Munich head coach had been nursing a virus

  • Coach ‘undergoing thorough examinations’, club say

Vincent Kompany has been ⁠taken ⁠to ​hospital after the Bayern Munich coach felt unwell during training ⁠on Friday.

The Belgian, ​who ‌had been ‌nursing a virus in ‌recent days, was coaching his team before feeling unwell and being taken to ‌hospital.

The Bundesliga leaders, who drew 2-2 ​at home against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, are due ​to ​travel to ​Freiburg on Sunday. Kompany was on the bench for the Arsenal game despite the viral infection.

Bayern said on their website: “Vincent Kompany required medical ⁠attention after collapsing during a training session for ​Bayern’s reserve team. The ‌head coach of the professional squad had been observing ‌the second team’s session.

“Kompany is currently undergoing a thorough examination in the hospital and will remain under medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage all training ‌and match-related operations.“

Max Eberl, Bayern’s sporting director, said: “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority. At Bayern, we will do everything ​we ​can to ensure he ​makes a speedy recovery.

“Vinnie is receiving ​all the ‌necessary medical care ​and ​support, and he will be given as much time as he needs. Everyone at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a quick recovery.”

  • This story is breaking news and will be updated

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