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Vincent Kompany Hospitalized After Collapse, Bayern Appoints Interim Coaches

The club says he is stable, undergoing in-depth medical tests, expected to be out for several weeks

Overview

  • Kompany collapsed while watching the Bayern U23 training on Friday and was rushed to a Munich clinic for urgent care.
  • Bayern confirmed he remains hospitalized for in-depth examinations and medical surveillance as club doctors work to determine the cause.
  • Sporting director Max Eberl said Kompany is stable but will likely miss several weeks, leaving assistant coaches to manage the first team.
  • Aaron Danks will lead the team on an interim basis for upcoming fixtures, with training and match duties delegated across the coaching staff.
  • Kompany, 40, joined Bayern in June 2024 and his enforced absence raises short-term questions for the club’s Bundesliga and Champions League schedule while his recovery is prioritised.