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Kompany's recovery timeline uncertain
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's recovery from collapse takes weeks, club says.
In brief
Bayern Munich coach Vincent Kompany's recovery from collapse takes weeks, club says. Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany needs weeks to recover after collapsing at training, with no immediate game postponement planned. Originally reported by BBC Sport.
Kompany collapses at training
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany collapsed at training after watching second team practice.
“Kompany was taken to hospital after collapsing as he watched the club's second team train.”
Kompany in hospital
Kompany remains in stable condition in hospital with examinations continuing.
“Former Manchester City and Belgium defender Kompany, 40, remains in a stable condition in hospital and examinations were continuing.”
Recovery timeline
Club director Max Eberl says Kompany will take weeks to recover, not days, with no game postponement planned.
“We won't be talking about days, but weeks. We need to all be clear on that.”
Coach's health concerns
Kompany's assistant Aaron Danks confirmed no football conversations would occur while he recovers.
“I explained to him that we would be having no football conversations.”
The key point
Bayern Munich head coach Vincent Kompany needs weeks to recover after collapsing at training, with no immediate game postponement planned.
