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Vincent Kompany: Bayern boss hospitalised after collapsing during training session

  • Bayern Munich manager Vincent Kompany has been hospitalised after collapsing during a second-team training session on Friday.
  • The 40-year-old Belgian had been suffering from a viral infection affecting his legs prior to Bayern's 2-2 Champions League draw against Arsenal.
  • Kompany missed a pre-match press conference before the Arsenal fixture and remained seated during Saturday's 6-1 victory over Leipzig due to illness.
  • FC Bayern confirmed that Kompany will remain under medical care for thorough examinations while his coaching staff temporarily takes over first-team duties.
  • It remains uncertain whether Kompany will be fit enough to return to the dugout for Bayern's upcoming Bundesliga match against Freiburg on Sunday.

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Vincent Kompany hospitalised after collapsing in Bayern Munich training

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