# Vincent Kompany Hospitalized After Collapsing at Bayern Munich Training
Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was taken to the hospital after collapsing at the club’s training ground on Friday. The Belgian coach was watching a training session for Bayern’s second team when he required medical attention.
The club said Kompany would undergo a thorough examination and remain under medical care. Bayern has not provided further details about his condition.
## What Happened to Vincent Kompany?
According to reports, an emergency rescue helicopter landed at Bayern’s training ground. The club confirmed that Kompany had collapsed during the session and needed hospital treatment.
Bayern said its coaching staff would take charge of training and match operations while Kompany receives medical care. The club has not confirmed what caused the incident.
## Kompany Had Recently Been Ill
The hospitalization follows a recent illness that had already affected Kompany’s work with the team. He missed training sessions on Monday and Tuesday ahead of Bayern’s Champions League match against Arsenal, with assistant coach Aaron Danks overseeing preparations.
Kompany had reportedly contracted a viral infection the previous week. Although he managed Bayern’s 6-1 win over RB Leipzig from the sidelines, he did not take part in the post-match interviews.
Before the Arsenal match, Danks said the illness had caused pain in Kompany’s legs. It is not known whether the virus was connected to Friday’s collapse.
## Bayern Munich’s Upcoming Match
Bayern Munich is scheduled to face Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday. The club entered the weekend undefeated in league play and level with Borussia Dortmund at the top of the table.
Kompany’s availability for the match was unclear following his hospitalization. Bayern’s coaching staff was expected to manage the team’s preparations and match operations in his absence.
## Another Medical Concern for Bayern
Kompany’s collapse comes after Bayern midfielder Jamal Musiala experienced a separate medical emergency earlier in the season. Musiala collapsed during preseason after playing for five minutes and later disclosed that he had experienced microseizures linked to a neurological dysfunction.
There is no indication that Musiala’s condition is related to Kompany’s situation. Bayern has not shared a diagnosis or further medical details about its manager.