Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing at training ground

Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing at the club's training ground. Euronews, the Irish Times, Sky News, the Daily Mail, CBS Sports and the Guardian all reported that the 40 year old manager required medical treatment following the incident. A statement from the German club confirmed that Kompany fell ill while observing a training session for Bayern's reserve team. [1][2][3][4][5][6]

Emergency services responded to the incident at the Sabener Strasse facility in Munich. Euronews and the Daily Mail both reported that a rescue helicopter landed at the training site, with Euronews noting that Kompany was transported to the hospital by ambulance. [1][4]

The Irish Times, the Guardian and the Daily Mail reported that Kompany had been nursing a viral infection in recent days, which caused him to miss previous training sessions. Euronews and the Daily Mail noted that sporting director Max Eberl previously said Kompany had been struggling with health issues that left him in pain and needing assistance to climb stairs. The Daily Mail added that the virus reportedly caused issues with old scar tissue, while Euronews also noted a hip injury. [1][2][4][6]

The Irish Times reported that Kompany is undergoing a thorough examination in the hospital and will remain under medical care. CBS Sports reported that the club has not yet provided a further update on his condition. [2][5]