Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at Bayern Munich training

Vincent Kompany has been ⁠taken ⁠to ​hospital after the Bayern Munich coach felt unwell during training ⁠on Friday. Pic: Adam Davy/Press Association.

Vincent Kompany has been ⁠taken ⁠to ​hospital after the Bayern Munich coach felt unwell during training ⁠on Friday.

The Belgian, ​who ‌had been ‌nursing a virus in ‌recent days, was coaching his team before feeling unwell and being taken to ‌hospital.

The Bundesliga leaders, who drew 2-2 ​at home against Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday, are due ​to ​travel to ​Freiburg on Sunday. Kompany was on the bench for the Arsenal game despite the viral infection.

Bayern said on their website: “Vincent Kompany required medical ⁠attention after collapsing during a training session for ​Bayern’s reserve team. The ‌head coach of the professional squad had been observing ‌the second team’s session.

“Kompany is currently undergoing a thorough examination in the hospital and will remain under medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff will manage all training ‌and match-related operations.“

Max Eberl, Bayern’s board ⁠member for sport, said: “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority. At Bayern, we will do everything ​we ​can to ensure he ​makes a speedy recovery.

“Vinnie is receiving ​all the ‌necessary medical care ​and ​support, and he will be given as much time as he needs. Everyone at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a quick recovery.”