Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany taken to the hospital after collapsing at training

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to a hospital in Munich on Friday after he collapsed while watching the club's reserve team train.

The 40-year-old Belgian had been fighting a virus for about a week. Reports in Germany said he was in stable condition. The club said he would undergo thorough examinations and remain under medical care.

Bayern said Kompany's coaching staff will run training and matches until further notice. The Bundesliga leaders visit Freiburg on Sunday.

An illness that lingered all week

Kompany first looked unwell during last Saturday's game against RB Leipzig and skipped his news conference afterward. He also missed the final training session and the pre-match news conference before Wednesday's Champions League game against Arsenal. Assistant Aaron Danks filled in and said it was very important that his boss rest.

Kompany was still on the touchline in the pouring rain for the 2-2 draw. "I came down with a pretty nasty virus last week and, of course, didn't listen to my body," he said. "Eventually my body said: Stop now!"

A helicopter landed at the training ground on Friday but was not needed. Kompany was taken to the hospital by a medical vehicle instead.

The club rallies around its coach

"Vincent Kompany's health is our top priority," sporting director Max Eberl said. "We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to ensure his speedy recovery."

Eberl said Kompany will get all the care, support and time he needs. He also voiced complete confidence in the coaching staff taking over his duties.

Bayern postponed its reserve team's Saturday match against DJK Vilzing after the collapse. Kompany, a former Manchester City captain and Belgium defender, took over at Bayern in 2024 after coaching Burnley.