Bayern Munich Manager Vincent Kompany Hospitalized After Collapsing
· Sports · BBC Sport, BBC News, ESPN
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing while observing a training session for the club's second team. The 40-year-old had previously been unwell with a virus, which caused him to miss a pre-match news conference earlier in the week. Despite his illness, he was present on the touchline for Bayern's recent Champions League match against Arsenal. The club confirmed he will remain under medical care for a thorough examination. In his absence, the coaching staff will manage all training and match operations.
Why it matters
Kompany's health status creates immediate uncertainty for Bayern Munich's upcoming Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg this Sunday.
Read the original report — BBC Sport
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