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Vincent Kompany Collapses During FC Bayern Amateure Training, Bayern Sends Him To Hospital
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Kompany collapsed during Bayern Munich Amateure training and was rushed to hospital. He collapsed while watching the reserve-team session; club confirmed medical care and observation.
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Collapse at Bayern training
Vincent Kompany collapsed unconscious while watching FC Bayern Amateure training at Bayern Munich’s Bavarian training grounds, and Bayern transported him to a hospital in Munich for medical care. Bayern said, "Vincent Kompany had to receive medical treatment on Friday after collapsing during FC Bayern Amateure’s training," and the club added that Kompany would undergo thorough examinations at the hospital and remain under medical care. Max Eberl said, "Vincent Kompany's health is our top priority," and Bayern announced that his coaching staff would manage training and match operations until further notice.
Bayern also said Kompany was on the touchline for the match on Wednesday after missing the pre-match news conference on Tuesday ahead of Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal. The BBC reported that Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train on Friday.
Virus, rest, and tests
Bayern said Kompany had been unwell with a virus and missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday prior to Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal. France 24 quoted Kompany saying, "I caught a pretty nasty virus last week, and of course I didn't listen to my body -- and then at some point my body just said, 'enough is enough!'" Aaron Danks told reporters that Bayern’s priority was rest, saying, "The most important thing we encourage right now is to get enough rest and give his body all the time it needs to recover, regardless of the time required."
Bayern’s statement said Kompany would remain under medical care while extensive tests were performed to determine the causes of the incident. 365Scores Arabic said a rescue helicopter was called in at 15:54 local time and arrived from the Harlingen Clinic to Bayern’s headquarters on Zeppina Street before an ambulance transported Kompany for precise checks.
Next match and leadership
Bayern announced that its coaching staff would temporarily assume the first team’s daily responsibilities until Kompany could rejoin his duties. The BBC said Bayern’s next game is against Freiburg in the German top flight on Sunday, while Bayern’s statement said training and match operations would be managed for the time being. Max Eberl told reporters, "Vinnie will receive all the necessary medical care and support, and all the time he needs," and he added that the coaching team would take over his duties.
“For the time being, his coaching staff will manage training and match operations.”
Claro Sports said the club had already issued an official release stating, "Vincent Kompany is under medical care," and it said Kompany would undergo thorough examinations at the hospital. Afición Central reported that Bayern confirmed Kompany received specialized medical care and would remain under observation as extensive tests were performed to determine the causes of the incident.