Bayern coach Kompany collapses at training, hospitalised
On.cc · 2 SOURCESabout 2 hours ago4 MIN
Summary
Bayern Munich said first-team head coach Vincent Kompany (甘賓尼／高柏尼) collapsed on Friday while watching the club's B team train and was taken to hospital for treatment and observation. The 40-year-old had already been feeling unwell because of a viral infection, and his coaching staff will oversee training and matches until further notice.
Key Points
- Bayern said Kompany collapsed while attending a Bayern B team training session on Friday, 23 October, and was then taken to hospital.
- The club said his health is its top priority and that he is receiving treatment, full examinations and all necessary medical care in hospital.
- On.cc reported people at the scene initially considered an airlift by helicopter because they believed the situation was serious, before an ambulance was used instead.
- Both reports said Kompany had been suffering from a viral infection; CRHK said he missed Tuesday's pre-match press conference before Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal.
- On.cc said he also missed the post-match press conference after Bayern's 6-1 Bundesliga win over RB Leipzig, while still directing the team in a 2-2 draw with Arsenal.
Why It Matters
Bayern's immediate concern is Kompany's recovery, but the incident also affects preparations for the club's next Bundesliga away match against Freiburg on Sunday, with assistants handling football operations for now. For Hong Kong football fans following European leagues overnight, the focus will be on official medical updates and whether Bayern's short-term management change affects results at the top of the table.