Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to the hospital on Friday after collapsing during a reserve team training session as the German club confirmed.
The 40-year-old Belgian coach was observing the second team's practice when the incident occurred. Kompany had been recovering from a viral infection that recently sidelined him from team duties also miss a press conference and training earlier in the week.
"Kompany is currently undergoing a thorough examination in the hospital and will remain under medical care" Bayern Munich said in an official statement. "For the time being his coaching staff will manage all training and match-related operations."
Bayern's Board Member for Sport, Max Eberl, emphasized that the manager’s health remains the club's top priority and assured that Kompany will be given full support and ample time to recover.
Kompany had briefly returned to the touchline for Bayern’s 2-2 Champions League draw against Arsenal on Wednesday, later admitting he had pushed through his illness despite clear signs to rest. The Bundesliga leaders are scheduled to play Freiburg on Sunday with assistant staff taking charge in his absence.
Well-wishes have poured in from across the football world also his former club Manchester City where the legendary defender captained the side to four Premier League titles.
