Worrying news is coming out of Germany, where Sky Sport has published a breaking news report stating that Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich's head coach, collapsed after today's training session and was rushed to hospital. The report also states that there is considerable concern within the club about the condition of the Bavarian giants' manager, although his condition is currently medically stable. The same source reports that Kompany recently battled a viral infection and complained of leg pain before the Champions League clash with Arsenal. These problems had already forced him to miss several Bayern training sessions.Vincent Kompany in medizinischer Obhut. Vincent Kompany musste sich am Freitag nach einem Zusammenbruch während des Trainings der FC Bayern Amateure in ärztliche Behandlung begeben. Der Trainer des Profiteams hatte der zweiten Mannschaft bei ihrer Einheit zugeschaut. Kompany wird im Krankenhaus eingehend untersucht und in medizinischer Obhut bleiben. Bis auf Weiteres regelt sein Trainerteam den Trainings- und Spielbetrieb. 🔗 https://t.co/ykFE8U1fKm— FC Bayern München (@FCBayern) October 23, 2026 He was rushed to hospital by ambulance, and reports indicate that an emergency medical helicopter had also landed at Bayern's training ground shortly beforehand. Kompany contracted a viral infection in recent weeks and, feeling weak, watched Bayern's emphatic 6–1 league victory over Leipzig from the bench before later declining to give interviews. He missed training on Monday and Tuesday, while his assistant, Aaron Danks, replaced him at the press conference ahead of the clash with Arsenal, which ended 2–2.Bayern and Arsenal cancel each other out in a four-goal spectacleBild reports that the former Manchester City captain fell ill after the first team's training session had ended and the reserve team's session had begun. Shortly before 4 p.m., an emergency medical helicopter headed to Bayern's training complex because, according to reports, Kompany's condition had caused serious concern among everyone present, with the situation described as "dramatic". Training for the reserve team was immediately brought to an end following the incident, and the players went to the dressing room."Vincent Kompany required medical assistance on Friday after collapsing during a Bayern reserve-team training session. The first-team coach was watching the reserve side train when the incident occurred. Kompany is in hospital undergoing detailed medical examinations and will remain under medical supervision. Until further notice, his coaching staff will take responsibility for training sessions and managing the team during matches," the club said in a statement.##EDITORS_CHOICE##Sources report that the Belgian had complained in recent days of an infection that directly affected previous surgical scars, making it difficult for him to climb stairs. Given the problems he was experiencing, Kompany underwent a thorough examination on Monday by a team of doctors that included renowned sports physician Professor Dr Roland Schmidt. Germany's media report that he is currently being cared for by the country's leading doctors."Last week, I was knocked down by a nasty virus, and I wasn't listening to my body. I reached the point where my body told me to stop, but I didn't listen" Kompany said after the match against Arsenal.Bayern director Max Eberl said that Kompany's health was the absolute priority."At Bayern, we will do everything in our power to help him recover as quickly as possible. Vini will receive all the necessary medical care and support, as well as all the time he needs. His coaching staff, in whom we have complete confidence, will take over his duties. Everyone at Bayern wishes Vini a speedy recovery".22:00: (2.90) Ipswich (3.60) Nottingham Forest (2.35)
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