# Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern reserve training

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/vincent-kompany-taken-to-hospital-after-collapsing-at-bayern-training/
- Published: 2026-10-23T16:50:53+00:00
- Updated: 2026-10-23T17:04:55+00:00
- Original publisher: The Guardian (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2026/oct/23/vincent-kompany-hospital-collapsing-bayern-munich-training
- Topics: Americas, Health, Medicine, Sport, World

## Key points

- Kompany was hospitalised after collapsing at Bayern training.
- He had recently been unwell with a virus.
- Bayern’s coaching staff will take charge for now.

## Summary

Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing while observing a training session for Bayern Munich’s reserve team on Friday. The incident comes as the club prepares for Sunday’s Bundesliga match at Freiburg, though Bayern say his health is the priority.

Kompany had been recovering from a virus and was on the bench for Wednesday’s 2-2 Champions League draw with Arsenal. Bayern say he is undergoing thorough examinations and will remain under medical care; his coaching staff will handle training and match operations in the meantime.

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