FC Bayern confirms that Vincent Kompany collapsed. The coach remains in the hospital, and his coaching staff will take over his duties for the time being.

FC Bayern has issued an official statement following Vincent Kompany’s medical emergency. The club confirmed on Friday evening that the 40-year-old collapsed during the amateur team’s training session and subsequently required medical treatment.

Kompany had been watching the reserve team’s session when the incident occurred. According to FC Bayern, the head coach of the professional team is now in the hospital, where he is undergoing a thorough examination. The Belgian is expected to remain under medical care until further notice.

The club thus confirms earlier reports of a medical emergency at Säbener Straße. It had previously been reported that Kompany had been taken to a Munich hospital by an emergency medical team.

FC Bayern also made it clear that sporting operations will continue without Kompany for the time being. Until further notice, his coaching staff will take over the head coach’s duties.

Eberl: “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority.”

Sporting Director Max Eberl commented on the coach’s situation in the statement: “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority. 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. All of us at FC Bayern wish Vinnie a speedy recovery.”

Kompany had already been struggling with health issues in recent days. Ahead of the Champions League match against Arsenal, the 40-year-old had missed several training sessions after being weakened by a viral infection.

Although Kompany was on the sidelines for the 6-1 win over RB Leipzig, according to BILD, he had to step away at times during and after the game. He was also unable to lead training as usual at the start of the following week.

On Wednesday, the Bayern coach returned to the bench for the 2-2 draw against Arsenal. After the match, he admitted that he had initially ignored his body’s warning signs.

“As a coach, you always want to do everything and give it your all. 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.

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