Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after training collapse
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The gist
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital by ambulance after collapsing post-training on Friday.
His availability for Sunday's Bundesliga match against Freiburg is unconfirmed.
Background
Vincent Kompany is the Belgian head coach of Bayern Munich, aged 40. He had been battling a viral infection and a hip issue in the days before the incident, missing training and a pre-match press conference, but returned to the bench for Bayern's 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal on Wednesday. Bayern were preparing for Sunday's Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg when he collapsed after Friday's training session.
How it unfolded
- Oct 17, 2026Kompany is subdued and remains seated during Bayern's 6-1 Bundesliga win over Leipzig; sporting director Max Eberl says he had been struggling with a virus and a hip injury.
- Oct 19, 2026Kompany misses Monday's training session.
- Oct 20, 2026Kompany is absent from training and the pre-match press conference due to a viral infection; assistant coach Aaron Danks says Kompany might need three more days to recover.
- Oct 21, 2026Kompany takes part in Bayern's pre-match activation session, confirming his availability, and Bayern draw 2-2 with Arsenal in the Champions League.
- Oct 23, 2026Kompany is taken to a Munich hospital by ambulance after reportedly collapsing following training; a helicopter had landed earlier at Bayern's training ground.
Who’s saying what
- Official
- Assistant coach Aaron Danks said Kompany's illness had affected his legs and caused some pain, describing it as "just a virus" and stressing that rest is the priority.
- Official
- Sporting director Max Eberl said at the time of the Leipzig match that Kompany had been struggling with both the virus and a hip injury.
Still unverified
Sky Germany reported that Kompany collapsed after training and was immediately taken to hospital by ambulance; Bild reported he was accompanied by an emergency doctor. The reason for his hospitalization and whether it will affect his availability for Sunday's match have not been confirmed.