Vincent Kompany was taken to hospital on Friday after collapsing, with FC Bayern saying the manager will undergo thorough examination and remain in medical care. The club said his coaching staff will take charge of training and match operations for the time being.
FC Bayern statement
Max Eberl said: "Vincent Kompany's health is our top priority. We at FC Bayern will do everything we can to ensure his speedy recovery. Vinnie will receive all the necessary medical care and support, and all the time he needs. His coaching team, in whom we have complete confidence, will take over his duties. Everyone at FC Bayern wishes Vinnie a speedy recovery."
Illness before the collapse
Kompany had been unwell with a virus. He also missed the pre-match news conference on Tuesday before Bayern's Champions League game against Arsenal. Aaron Danks took Bayern's pre-match news conference before the Arsenal game.
Arsenal match and Kompany's words
Kompany was on the touchline for the match against Arsenal on Wednesday, when Bayern drew 2-2. The Belgian said at the press conference after the match against Arsenal: "As a coach, you always want to do everything and achieve everything. I caught a pretty nasty virus last week and, of course, I didn't listen to my body. At a certain point, my body said: Stop now!"
Next match and GOAL report
Bayern's next game is against Freiburg on Sunday. GOAL reported that BILD said a medical helicopter landed at Bayern Munich's training ground for Kompany. GOAL reported that BILD said the viral infection had caused problems with "old scar tissue" and that there is "great concern" for the Bayern manager.