Bayern Munich say team boss Vincent Kompany after collapsing in training

Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany will undergo further medical tests after collapsing while watching reserve team training on Friday. The German club confirmed on Saturday that doctors are continuing to investigate the cause of the incident.

Bayern board member for sport Max Eberl said the 40-year-old’s condition was stable, but added that the medical team was working to determine what led to his collapse. Eberl also revealed that he spoke to Kompany and his wife after the incident.

“The tests have already yielded some results, but more results are needed to determine exactly what it is and how long it will take to heal,” Eberl said.

The Belgian has been battling a viral infection since last weekwith assistant coach Aaron Danks previously suggesting the illness affected his legs.

Kompany’s health concerns have already disrupted his routine in recent days. He watched Bayern’s 6-1 win over Leipzig from a sitting position before missing training and a pre-match press conference on Tuesday. Danks explained at the time that the manager needed to recover at home.

Despite the illness, Kompany returned for Bayern’s 2-2 draw with Arsenal in the Champions League on Wednesday. After the match, he admitted that despite his condition, he tried to continue working and ignored the warning signs from his body.

However, his collapse two days later raised further concerns about his recovery. Eberl said it was not yet clear when Kompany would be able to resume his duties, adding that his absence could potentially last several weeks.

“He’ll be back when he’s fit,” Eberl said. “We’re not going to start setting any time frames. We have to figure out what the problem is, and then the question is what the recovery time will be. We’re not talking days, we’re talking weeks.”

Bayern will face Freiburg in the Bundesliga on Sunday, October 25.

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