Reports said Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany collapsed at the club's training ground on Säbener Straße and was taken straight to hospital, where he remained under treatment and examination. tz first reported, and Bild reported later, that Kompany also dislocated his shoulder when he fell. A viral infection in the days beforehand had already caused him to miss the final training session and press conference before the Champions League match against Arsenal, which ended 2-2.
Collapse at the training ground
Kompany collapsed last Friday while watching the second team train at Bayern Munich's training ground on Säbener Straße. The cause of his collapse remains unknown.
Tests and diagnosis
Doctors are still treating and examining Kompany in hospital and have yet to reach a precise diagnosis. Kompany has since undergone extensive neurological examinations. Doctors quickly ruled out a stroke and a heart attack during the examination. According to Bild, doctors are now focusing on a head-related problem as they try to reach a diagnosis. tz and Bild reported that Kompany complained of severe headaches on the day he collapsed.
Danks updates on Kompany
GOAL said Bayern had already given the all-clear on Kompany's condition. Assistant coach Aaron Danks, who is standing in for Kompany, said at the press conference before the cup match against 1. FC Magdeburg: "I visited Vince in hospital yesterday. He is in good spirits. It looks as though he is getting better every day. That is very positive."
Absence remains unclear
Kompany had been suffering from a viral infection in the days before he collapsed. How long Kompany will be out remains unclear. According to Bild, Kompany will not return for the matches against Dortmund on 31.10., away to Atletico Madrid on 3.11. or against Mainz on 7.11. According to Bild, Kompany may be back after the international break in November.