MUNICH, October 23, 2026 — Bayern Munich have confirmed that head coach Vincent Kompany collapsed while watching the club’s second team train on Friday and is undergoing thorough examinations in hospital.
The 40-year-old will remain under medical supervision, with his coaching staff taking responsibility for training and matchday operations until further notice.
The statement clarifies that Kompany was observing the reserve team’s session when he collapsed. Earlier reports said he was taken to a Munich hospital by ambulance after a helicopter landed at the Säbener Straße training complex.
Bayern confirm collapse and temporary coaching arrangements
In a club statement, also carried by talkSPORT, Bayern said:
“Vincent Kompany had to receive medical attention on Friday after collapsing during a training session of FC Bayern’s second team. The first-team head coach had been watching the second team’s training session. Kompany is undergoing thorough examinations in hospital and will remain under medical supervision. Until further notice, his coaching staff will take charge of training and matchday operations.”
Bayern’s board member for sport, Max Eberl, said Kompany would be given all the time and support he needed to recover.
“Vincent Kompany’s health is our top priority. We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to ensure that he recovers quickly. Vinnie will receive all the necessary medical care and support, as well as all the time he needs. His coaching staff, whom we trust completely, will take over his duties. All of us at FC Bayern wish Vinnie a speedy recovery.”
The announcement comes ahead of Bayern’s Bundesliga match against SC Freiburg on Sunday, October 25. Under the arrangements announced by the club, Kompany’s coaching staff will oversee preparations and matchday duties until further notice.
Bayern did not disclose the cause of the collapse or give a timetable for his return. Kompany had experienced a viral illness earlier in the week, but the statement did not establish whether that illness caused Friday’s incident.
Away from football, Kompany is married to Carla Higgs, and the couple have three children. Raised in Brussels by a Belgian mother and a father who fled Congo, he has spoken about how his parents’ sacrifices shaped his outlook. In a recent interview with the Bundesliga’s official website, he reflected that the greatest advantage in life can be “the family and the people around you.” His words offer a glimpse of the person behind the Bayern coach as supporters await further news about his health.
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