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(Photo by Leonhard Simon/Getty Images))   Kompany looks on during Bayern's 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League in Munich, Germany on October 21, 2026 [Leonhard Simon/Getty Images]   By  AFPand Reuters   Published On 23 Oct 2026 23 Oct 2026    Bayern Munich ⁠coach Vincent ⁠Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a training session, the ⁠German champions said. The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had ⁠missed some of his team’s training sessions.        “On Friday, Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during a training session for Bayern’s reserve team,” the club ‌said. “The head coach of the professional squad had been observing the second team’s session.” “Kompany is currently undergoing a thorough examination in the hospital and will remain under medical care. For the time being, his coaching staff ⁠will manage all training and ⁠match-related operations.” The Bundesliga leaders, who drew 2-2 at home against Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this week, are due ⁠to travel to Freiburg on Sunday. “Vincent Kompany’s health is our top ⁠priority,” said Max Eberl, Bayern’s ⁠board member for sport. “At Bayern, we will do everything we can to ensure he makes a speedy recovery.” “Vinnie is receiving ‌all the necessary medical care and support, and he will be given as much time ‌as ‌he needs. Everyone at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a quick recovery.” Kompany, a 40-year-old former Manchester City defender, had missed training and a news conference on Tuesday before the Arsenal game earlier this week. “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!'” Kompany said after the Arsenal game. 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