Kompany looks on during Bayern's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League in Munich, Germany on October 21, 2026 [Leonhard Simon/Getty Images]By AFP and ReutersPublished On 23 Oct 202623 Oct 2026Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a training session, the German champions said.
The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had missed some of his team’s training sessions.
“On Friday, Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during a training session for Bayern’s reserve team,” the club said. “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.”
The Bundesliga leaders, who drew 2-2 at home against Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this week, are due to travel to Freiburg on Sunday.
“Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority,” said Max Eberl, Bayern’s Board Member for Sport. “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.”
Kompany, a 40-year-old former Manchester City defender, had missed training and a news conference on Tuesday ahead of the Arsenal game earlier this week.
“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 after the Arsenal game.
