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Bayern's Kompany hospitalized after collapsing at training

Published 23 October 2026

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing while watching the club’s reserve team train on Friday, with the club saying he will undergo examinations and remain under medical care. His coaching staff will handle training and matchday operations until further notice. Bayern said Kompany received medical attention after he collapsed during the session. The club did not disclose a diagnosis or say how long he would remain in hospital. Sky Sports Germany reported that his condition was stable, but Bayern’s statement did not provide an update on his condition. Sporting director Max Eberl said the club’s priority was Kompany’s health and recovery, and that he was receiving necessary medical care and support. Eberl added that the coaching staff would take over his duties. The hospitalization follows a week in which Kompany had been dealing with a virus. After Bayern’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal on Wednesday, he said he had caught a virus the previous week and had not listened to his body. He was on the touchline for that match, despite missing a training session and the pre-match news conference earlier in the week. Reports said the infection...

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