Bayern's head coach and former footballer Vincent Kompany was hospitalized on Friday, October 23rd. The 40-year-old suddenly collapsed during a training session observation.
According to club information, his condition will be closely monitored in the hospital, and the medical team is providing constant care. Max Eberl, Bayern's sporting director, emphasized that Kompany's health is the club's top priority, and he will be given sufficient time to recover and receive necessary treatment.
In the coach's absence, the coaching staff will take over responsibilities for training and matches. Previously, Vincent Kompany missed Tuesday's training sessions and press conferences due to a viral infection. Nevertheless, on Wednesday, he was present on the bench during the Champions League match against Arsenal, which ended in a 2-2 draw.
After the game, Kompany admitted that he had tried to continue working despite being ill and had ignored his body's signals. The incident on Friday heightened concerns about his well-being. 'Bayern' is scheduled to play Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday, but no information has yet been provided regarding Kompany's availability.
During his career, Vincent Kompany represented Belgium in 89 matches from 2004 to 2019, scoring 4 goals. He was part of the Belgian team that won the bronze medal at the 2018 FIFA World Cup. Furthermore, Kompany played 265 matches for Manchester City, scoring 18 goals.