Bayern Munich's Kompany to miss weeks with virus after training collapse
Head coach hospitalised in stable condition after collapsing on Friday; assistant to lead team against Freiburg.
At a glance
- Kompany collapsed during training on Friday and is hospitalised in stable condition
- Bayern expects the 40-year-old to miss weeks rather than days
- Medical examinations are continuing to determine the nature of his virus
- Assistant coach Aaron Danks will manage the team against Freiburg
Vincent Kompany, head coach of Bayern Munich, remains hospitalised in stable condition following a collapse during training on Friday. The club expects him to miss an extended period as he receives treatment for a virus, with examinations ongoing to determine the full nature of his condition.
Assistant coach Aaron Danks will take charge for Bayern's Bundesliga match against Freiburg on Sunday. Sporting director Max Eberl said at a press conference that a recovery timeframe has not yet been established.
Why it matters
Bayern Munich faces uncertainty over its leadership during the Bundesliga season as the club's head coach recovers from a serious health issue.
Original reporting
- The Guardian — SportVincent Kompany to miss ‘weeks, not days’ with virus treatment, say Bayern Munich
- Asharq Al-Awsat (English)'Weeks, Not Days' in Kompany Recovery, Say Bayern
- BBC SportKompany recovery will take 'weeks' as tests continue
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