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Vincent Kompany hospitalised after falling ill at Bayern training

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Vincent Kompany, Bayern Munich’s Belgian manager, was hospitalised after collapsing during a reserve-team training session on Friday. The German club said he would undergo further examinations and that his technical staff would oversee training and matches during his treatment, Punch reports.

Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany was hospitalised on Friday after becoming unwell while attending a training session with the German club’s reserve team, Bayern said on its official X account, according to Punch. The club said he would undergo further examinations and remain under medical observation.

Vincent Kompany’s staff will lead training sessions and handle match-related operations during his absence. Bayern Munich sporting director Max Eberl said the manager’s health and recovery were the club’s priority, adding that he was receiving the necessary care and support.

The incident came three days after Vincent Kompany was reported to be a doubt, along with Manuel Neuer and Joshua Kimmich, for the Champions League match against Arsenal on 20 October. The uncertainty was reported in Bayern’s list of doubts.

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