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Bayern coach Kompany taken to hospital after collapsing during training

The Belgian had been ​nursing a virus in recent days and had ⁠missed some of his team's training sessions.

Al Jazeera•

Bayern Munich ⁠coach Vincent ⁠Kompany was rushed to hospital on Friday after collapsing during a training session, the ⁠German champions said.

The Belgian had been nursing a virus in recent days and had ⁠missed some of his team’s training sessions.

“On Friday, Vincent Kompany required medical attention after collapsing during a training session for Bayern’s reserve team,” the club ‌said. “The head coach of the professional squad had been observing the second team’s session.”

The Bundesliga leaders, who drew 2-2 at home against Arsenal in the Champions League earlier this week, are due ⁠to travel to Freiburg on Sunday.