Bayern coach Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during training

What the report says

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a training session, according to the German club cited by Al Jazeera. The 40-year-old Belgian had recently been dealing with a virus and had already missed some training sessions and a pre-match news conference earlier in the week.

Al Jazeera reported that Kompany fell ill while observing a session for Bayern’s reserve team, where he was watching from the sidelines rather than coaching the senior squad. The club said he was undergoing further medical checks and would remain under medical care for the time being. Bayern added that his coaching staff would handle training and match duties while he recovers.

The incident comes as Bayern prepare to travel to Freiburg for a Bundesliga match on Sunday. The club, which is also leading the domestic standings and recently drew 2-2 with Arsenal in the Champions League, said Kompany’s health is the main concern. Bayern sporting director Max Eberl and the club’s statement both stressed that Kompany would be given the time and support needed to recover. Background on his condition is limited to the club’s explanation that a recent virus appears to have affected him earlier in the week.