Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training

Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing while watching Bayern Munich’s second team train on Friday. The club said he will undergo thorough examinations and remain under medical care, with his health its top priority.

Kompany, 40, had recently been unwell with a virus and missed a news conference on Tuesday, but was on the touchline for Bayern’s Champions League match against Arsenal on Wednesday. His coaching staff will take charge of training and match operations ahead of Sunday’s Bundesliga game against Freiburg, while Bayern said he would have the time and support needed to recover.