Kompany was appointed Bayern Munich manager in May 2024
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.
The 40-year-old had been unwell with a virus and missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday prior to Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal.
The former Manchester City and Belgium defender was subsequently on the touchline for the match on Wednesday.
"Vincent Kompany had to seek medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during training for FC Bayern's amateurs," said a statement from the Bundesliga club., external
"The first-team coach had been watching the second team's session.
"Kompany will undergo thorough examination in the hospital and remain in medical care.
"For the time being, his coaching staff will manage training and match operations."
Bayern's next game is against Freiburg in the German top flight on Sunday.
"Vincent Kompany's health is our top priority. We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to ensure his speedy recovery," said Bayern sporting director Max Eberl.
"Vinnie will receive all the necessary medical care and support, and all the time he needs.
"His coaching team, in whom we have complete confidence, will take over his duties. Everyone at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a speedy recovery."
Aaron Danks, one of Kompany's assistants, took the pre-match news conference for Bayern before the Arsenal game.
'Get well soon, Vinny'
Kompany left his role as Burnley manager to take over at Bayern in May 2024, succeeding current England manager Thomas Tuchel.
He had won the Championship with Burnley in 2022-23 and, despite the Clarets being relegated from the Premier League under him the following season, Kompany was appointed by the Bundesliga club.
He has led Bayern to the German top-flight title in the past two seasons and reached the 2025-26 Champions League semi-finals before being beaten by eventual winners Paris St-Germain.
"Everyone here at Burnley FC sends our best wishes to Vincent and we wish him a speedy recovery," said a Burnley statement.
Kompany spent 11 years at Manchester City as a player, winning four Premier League titles, two FA Cups and four League Cups.
"Everyone at Manchester City is wishing a speedy recovery to our former captain and club legend, Vincent Kompany," said City in a post on social media. "Get well soon, Vinny."
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