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Ex-Burnley boss Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training

Ex-Burnley boss Vincent Kompany has been taken to hospital after collapsing while watching Bayern Munich’s reserve team training…

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 5:01 PM
Ex-Burnley boss Vincent Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing at training
Key Things to Know
  • Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing during a reserve team training session.
  • Kompany is undergoing medical examinations in the hospital, with his coaching staff temporarily taking over his duties.
  • The 40-year-old coach had recently been ill with a virus before the incident occurred.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to the hospital after collapsing on Friday while observing a reserve team training session. The former Burnley manager is undergoing thorough medical examinations and will stay under professional care. Bayern Munich confirmed that his coaching staff will take charge of training and match operations until further notice.

Kompany had recently been dealing with a virus, which caused him to miss a Champions League pre-match press conference against Arsenal earlier in the week. Sporting director Max Eberl stated that Kompany's health remains the club's top priority, emphasizing that the 40-year-old manager will receive all necessary support and time to recover.

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