BREAKING: Bayern Munich Coach Vincent Kompany Rushed to Hospital After Collapsing at Training
MUNICH, Germany — Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany was rushed to hospital by ambulance on Friday, October 23, 2026, after reportedly collapsing following a training session at the club’s training ground in Säbener Straße.
According to reports from German media outlets, including Sky Germany and Bild, the 40-year-old Belgian manager became unwell after training and was taken to a hospital in Munich for medical attention. A rescue helicopter was also reported to have landed at the training facility.
Kompany’s hospitalisation has raised concerns among Bayern supporters, particularly because he had been battling a viral infection in recent days.
Health concerns emerge after recent illness
The former Manchester City and Belgium defender had missed training sessions and media duties earlier in the week as he recovered from the illness ahead of Bayern’s UEFA Champions League encounter against Arsenal.
Assistant coach Aaron Danks had represented him at the pre-match press conference, with the club indicating that Kompany needed time to rest.
Despite the health concerns, Kompany returned to the touchline for Wednesday’s Champions League match, which ended in a 2-2 draw between Bayern Munich and Arsenal.
Following that encounter, the Bayern coach acknowledged that he had been suffering from a severe virus and had not given his body sufficient time to recover.
Condition not officially confirmed
German media reports indicated that Kompany was in stable condition, although the exact cause of his collapse and the full details of his medical situation had not been officially confirmed by Bayern Munich at the time of reporting.
The incident comes as Bayern prepare for their Bundesliga fixture against Freiburg on Sunday, October 25. It remains unclear whether the hospitalisation will affect Kompany’s availability for the match.
