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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany collapses after training, taken to hospital in ambulance: report

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital in an ambulance on Friday after collapsing following a session at the club’s training ground. After the first team’s training session, the 40-year-old Belgian coach wanted to watch the U23…

Canadian Soccer Daily

Published: Friday, 23 October 2026 at 4:21 PM

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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was hospitalized after collapsing following a training session on Friday.
Assistant coaches Aaron Danks and Rene Maric will take charge of the team until further notice.
Kompany recently battled a severe viral infection and a hip injury ahead of the incident.

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Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was transported to the hospital by ambulance on Friday after collapsing following a first-team training session. According to German outlet Bild, the 40-year-old collapsed while intending to watch the club's U23 squad train, prompting an emergency helicopter and ambulance response to the grounds.

Kompany has recently dealt with a hip injury and a severe viral infection that nearly sidelined him during a midweek Champions League match against Arsenal. Bayern Munich confirmed that assistant coaches Aaron Danks and Rene Maric will oversee the squad until further notice while Kompany undergoes examinations.

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